Sociology of Childhood — DU B.A (hons) Socialogy Previous Year Question Papers

1. Discuss how childhood is a social institution and not just a biological stage of life. 2. "The shift from child labour to child work reflects broader transformations in how society values children." Discuss this statement with reference to Viviana Zelizer's arguments. Critically explore the figure of Bala Krishna as an alternative understanding of childhood, in terms of children's agency, playfulness, and their relationship with adults? - 4. How does the changing media environment influence childhood today? Discuss the opportunities and concerns it brings, especially in terms of freedom, control and identity. How does David F. Jancy conceptualize the idea of, "it takes a village" in relation to cross-cultural child rearing practices ? 6. How does the Indian context challenge dominant global theories of childhood? Examine the use of baby icons in Indian popular culture and elaborate on the social and cultural meanings they seek to amplify.