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Coursework
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2 essays of 2,000 words
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25% each
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Examination
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Written examination
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50%
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| Module Overview |
Childhood has long been seen as the domain of psychology and biology, with sociology mainly viewing children in the context of the family or as ‘juveniles’ who pose problems. The sociology option will explore theoretical and empirical challenges to traditional conceptualisations of children and childhood. A focus on children as social actors in their own right will be developed, and consideration of the range of social policies and regulatory mechanisms that relate to children’s lives will take place within this framework. The notion of the child as an object of concern for the state will be examined alongside different perspectives on children’s rights, parenting, and the interaction of children and society. |
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Learning Outcomes
Having completed this module the student should:
1. Have a thorough familiarity with contemporary theorising in the sociology of childhood
2. Be able to critically appraise empirical approaches to children and childhood
3. Comprehend the socio-historic dimensions of contemporary childhoods and relationships with the State
4. Be able to evaluate and analyse social policies relating to children from the perspective of the new childhood studies paradigm
5. Have an insight into emergent trends in the sociology of childhood
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| Module Content |
The social construction of childhood
The social world of children
Children and families
The history of childhood
Children under the professional gaze
The abuse of children
Children and society in conflict?
Children in contemporary
: policy and panic
The globalisation of childhood
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| Selected Texts/Journals |
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Hutchby, I & Moran-Ellis, J (eds) Children and Social Competence, Falmer
James, A; Jenks, C; Prout, A (1998) Theorizing Childhood, Polity Press
James, A & Prout, A (1997) Constructing and Reconstructing Childhood, 2nd edition Falmer
Qvortrup et al (1994) Childhood Matters: Social Theory, Practice and Politics, Avebury
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| Last Updated |
September 2010 |
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