20th Century and Childhood (Chambers and Cunningham 2006)

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THE 20TH CENTURY AND CHILDHOOD (CHAMBERS + CUNNINGHAM - 2006)

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What Type Of Society Was Introduced During The 20th Century?

A child-centred society, where the children's needs are a priority and they live separate lives to adults.

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Chambers and 20th Century Childhood

Children are sacred + are 'special people with unique needs who need separate forms of treatment + protection from dangers + corrupting adult influences of the adult world'.

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Cunningham and 20th Century Childhood

Children are cherished for their sentimental value, rather than their economic value. They are a symbol of commitment + family stability.

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What are The 3 Major Features of a Child-Centred Society in the 20th Century?

1 - Childhood is the opposite of adulthood and needs protecting. 2 - Children's and adult's social worlds are physically + symbolically separate + so they occupy different social spaces. 3 - Children have rights.

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What Type Of Society Was Introduced During The 20th Century?

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A child-centred society, where the children's needs are a priority and they live separate lives to adults.

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Chambers and 20th Century Childhood

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Cunningham and 20th Century Childhood

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What are The 3 Major Features of a Child-Centred Society in the 20th Century?

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20th Century and Childhood (Chambers and Cunningham 2006)