Changes to the status of children

• Adult and child conflict inequality-

  Child liberationist view- believe that childhood has become oppressive with adults using the excuse of protection to limit children's activities.
• Adult and child conflict inequality- Ways children are controlled by adults-

  1. Recourses- children's access to earning money has been limited so dependent on adults
  2. Space- children's movement in western societies is highly regulated e.g. specific areas where they're not allowed to play
  3. Time- children have rather strict daily routines especially in term time
  4. Bodies- adults exercise control over children's bodies
• March of progress view-

  -Legal- work restrictions, compulsory education and safeguarding in schools.

  -Rights of the child- UN rights has allowed for life, survival and development, protection from violence and abuse

  -Protections and welfare services- UK has a minister for children and family social services

  -Child-centeredness- quality over quantity so people have less children to ensure they have the best lives.
• Conflict view-


  Children still experience conflict in society.

  -Gender- Hillman- Boys and girls have different experiences of childhood due to gender role socialisation

  -Ethnicity- Brannan- EMGs will have different expectations of their children

  -Class- Woodroffe- W/C mothers are more likely to give birth to children of lower birth rate leading to delayed physical and mental development.