cross cultural differences in childhood

    Cards (4)

    • What does Benedict 1934 argue in terms of childhood?
      • argues children in non industrial societies are generally treated differently from modern western societies in 3 ways
    • What does Punch say in terms of cross cultural differences in childhood?
      • children take responsibility at an early age
      • EG) Bolivia, children from the young ages of 5 would take on work responsibilities
    • What does Firth say in terms of cross cultural differences in childhood?
      • less value is placed on children showing obedience to adult authority
      • Tikopia of the Western Specific - children are within their rights to dismiss orders from elders. Parents had to earn respect from their children
    • What does Malinowski say in terms of cross cultural differences in childhood?
      • children's sexual behavior is often viewed differently
      • EG) Trobriand Islanders of the South Western Pacific - adults were often tolerant of children's sexual exploitations