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Sociology Unit 1:Is Childhood Disappearing?
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A Levels Sociology Mind Map on Sociology Unit 1:Is Childhood Disappearing?, created by leahannabelle on 06/05/2014.
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Sociology Unit 1:Is Childhood Disappearing?
The Conventional Approach
Functionalist & New Right
'March of progress' gets better over time
children are more valued, better cared for etc
children shaped by society
New Right View
POSTMAN: childhood is disappearing- children are becoming adults
the same rights
same TV
children can access adult TV
same clothing
PALMER: Toxic Childhood
rapid cultural changes have caused damage to children
junk food
computer games
The Conflict View
Marxists & Feminists
inequalities among children- some still remain unprotected & uncared for
children experience more control,oppression & dependency
Feminist View
HILLMAN: gender differences between children
boys are more likely to be allowed out later
FIRESTONE: paid work makes children more dependent
Marxist View
reserve army of labour
children have a culture of 'need' to buy new things
help to train and prepare a workforce
Child Liberationists
need to free children from adult control
neglect & abuse
control over childrens space(not allowed in shops)
control over childrens time
control over childrens bodies
-However, children cannot make decisions for themselves
The Alternative Approach
focuses how children interpret the world
generalisations cannot be made of the meaning of childhood
children influence different things
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