The Social Construction of Childhood
Examine how the concept of childhood has changed over time and varies between cultures, and consider debates about the future of childhood.
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Examine how the concept of childhood has changed over time and varies between cultures, and consider debates about the future of childhood.
Key Questions
- Analyse the historical changes that have led to the modern Western notion of childhood.
- Explain how childhood is socially constructed, using cross-cultural examples.
- Evaluate the view that childhood is 'disappearing' in postmodern society.
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