Childhood as a Social Construction Flashcards

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What does 'childhood as a social construction' mean?

That society creates ideas about childhood, so they can change.

A special, protected life stage where children depend on adults.

In some places children work young, while in others they study.

In medieval Europe, childhood was not a clear, separate stage.

Compulsory schooling and laws limiting child labour helped create modern childhood.

Laws set ages for school, work, and other rights.

Families and society focus more on children's needs and interests.

Childhood has improved over time with more care and protection.

Not all children benefit, as adults control them and inequalities remain.

It is adult power over children that can restrict their choices.

Media blur adult-child lines, so childhood is disappearing.

Children still have their own games and songs, so a separate childhood remains.