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| SOCIAL CONSTRUCTIONIST approach |
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| Sees childhood as cultural construction. Examines how ideas about children are generated from representations, images and beliefs. |
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| Looks at ways children are defined by law & children's rights. Looks at how childrens lives are affected by policies and professional practices. |
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| PIAGET's theory of cognitive development |
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| Seeks knowledge about children through observation and experimentation. |
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| What is a child? (criteria used) |
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Physical attributes - size
Age
Way they are portrayed - made to look like adults or taking on adult roles |
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| 2 Criticisms of KOHLBERG's THEORY |
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| SCIENTIFIC APPROACH to CHILDREN'S CRIMES |
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| APPLIED APPROACH to CHILDREN'S CRIMES |
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