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To what extent has childhood been viewed as a social and cultural process rather than a natural process?
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To what extent has childhood been viewed as a social and cultural process rather than a natural process? Illustrate your discussion with reference to Book 1, Chapter 1, 'Children and Development'. In this essay I will be examining the concept of childhood and outlining some of the historical approaches towards childhood and development, before discussing the influence that society and culture have on childhood itself. Childhood is a complex concept. It varies both between and within cultures and is in a constant state of flux. For this reason it is difficult to definitively describe childhood and we can only talk in very general terms. In the western economically affluent world childhood is generally seen as a time when children are carefree and cared for. In an ideal situation they are encouraged to play, have fun, learn and develop ideally at their own pace. Distinct from adults, they are viewed as...
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