The Sociology of Childhood

by William A. Corsaro

• ISBN13: 9781412979436
• ISBN10: 1412979439
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-10-22
• Publisher: SAGE Publications, Inc

Summary

This new edition of the only text that thoroughly covers children and childhood from a sociological perspective includes updated coverage of peer relations, friendship, children’s peer cultures, and the social problems experienced by children. Throughout the book, the author’s original research and the compelling photographs and vivid illustrations bring the topics to life.

‘’A very different approach to child development to what is all ready in the market. Each chapter offers a different area of discussion that carries ideas for students projects. Although the book cannot be used as the main text for my class it fits perfectly with the general objectives of the course and provides general learning in the area of child development.’’-Dr Monica Shiakou,Social and Behavioural Sciences, European University Cyprus

Table of Contents

Foreword

Preface

The Sociological Study of Childhood

Social Theories of Childhood

Sociology's Rediscovery of Childhood

Traditional Theories: Socialization

Interpretive Reproduction: Children Collectively

Participate in Society

Summary

The Structure of Childhood and Children's Interpretive Reproductions

Assumptions of the Structural Perspective

Childhood, Children's Activities, and Interpretive Reproduction in Peer Culture

Summary

Studying Children and Childhood

Macro Level Methods

Micro Level Methods

Nontraditional Methods in Studying Children

Ethical Issues in Researching Children's Lives

Summary

Children, Childhood, and Families in Historical and Cultural Context

Historical Views of Childhood and Children

Philippe Ariès's Centuries of Childhood

The Debate Regarding Grand Stage Theories of the Family and Childhood

The New History of Childhood

Summary

Social Change, Families, and Children

Examining Changes in Families from the Children's Perspective

Children's Everyday Lives in Families

The Effects of Recent Socioeconomic Changes on Children and Childhood in Western Societies

The Effects of Recent Socioeconomic Changes on Children and Childhood in Developing Societies

Summary

Children's Cultures

Children's Peer Cultures and Interpretive Reproduction

Examining Peer Culture from a Children's Perspective

Central Importance of Peer Culture in Interpretive Reproduction

Children's Transitions to Initial Peer Cultures

Symbolic Aspects of Children's Cultures

Material Aspects of Children's Cultures

Summary

Sharing and Control in Initial Peer Cultures

Central Themes in Children's Initial Peer Cultures

Friendship, Sharing and Social Participation

Autonomy and Control in Peer Culture

Summary

Conflict and Differentiation in the Initial Peer Culture

Conflict and Peer Relations

Social Differentiation in Initial Peer Cultures

Summary

Preadolescent Peer Cultures

Peer Cultures in Preadolescence

Friendship Processes in Preadolescent Peer Cultures

Autonomy and Identity in Preadolescent Peer Cultures

Summary

Children, Social Problems, and the Future of Childhood

Children Social Problems and the Family

Changing Family Structures and Children's Lives

Work, Families, and Childhood

Divorce and Its Effects on Children

Child Abuse in the Family

Summary

Children, Social Problems, and Society

Poverty and the Quality of Children's Lives

The Human Face of Poverty: The Story of Nicholas

Teen Pregnancy and Nonmaritial Births

Violence, Victimization, and the Loss of Childhood

Summary

The Future of Childhood

The Major Challenges

Some More Modest Proposals to Enrich Children's Lives

Conclusion

References

Glossary/Index

About the Author

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