Corsaro. Chapter 8: Preadolescent Peer Cultures (pp. 163-188)
James & Prout. Solberg, Anne."Negoatiating Childhood: Changing Constructions of Age for Norwegian Children" (pp. 126-144)

Oct 27 Quiz 8 / T.A. Sue Mennino on Schoolwork
Oct 29 Domestic Labor
Oct 31 Paid Labor

• What effect does the increase in women's employment have on adult conceptions of children? How might children be affected by such change?

• How might taking on domestic work be liberating for children? Why might increased responsibility be harmful to children?

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