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100 1 a| Lucas, Sherrie,e| author.?| UNAUTHORIZED;

245 14 a| The social construction of childhood in American films (1927-2018) /c| by Sherrie Lucas.;

264 1 a| [Greenville, N.C.] :b| [East Carolina University],c| 2019.;

300 a| 97 pages;

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502 b| M.A.c| East Carolina Universityd| 2019.;

500 a| Presented to the faculty of the Department of Sociology;

500 a| Advisor: Andrew Jacobs;

500 a| Title from PDF t.p. (viewed April 17, 2020).;

520 3 a| This study explored the social construction of childhood in American films from 1927-2018. A content analysis of 30 films was conducted. The sample consisted of films that were near the top of the list of the highest grossing films of the year and that featured a child in a lead or supporting role. Data were obtained to examine children's character and role types; children's activities, locations, coactors, behaviors, and characteristics; and the attitudes and behaviors of adults towards children. Children were overwhelmingly portrayed negatively, stereotypically, and in need of socialization to become fully evolved adults. In relation to adults, children were oppressed and controlled while being socialized, enculturated, and used in adult plans to achieve selfish ends. However, positive portrayals included children being helpful and caring, intelligent, deserving of empathy and protection, and competent in interpreting and acting on their social world. These themes were explained within the context of significant sociohistorical factors occurring between 1927 and 2018. Finally, childhood as a social construct was positioned and explained within a larger system of hegemonic power.;

504 a| Includes bibliographical references.;

650 0 a| Children in motion picturesx| History.=| ^A124987;

650 0 a| Motion picturesx| Social aspects.=| ^A45929;

653 a| childism;

653 a| childhood;

700 1 a| Jacobs, Andrew James,d| 1963-e| degree supervisor.=| ^A1269675;

710 2 a| East Carolina University.b| Department of Sociology and Anthropology.=| ^A637449;

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The social construction of childhood in American films (1927-2018) / by Sherrie Lucas.

Author/creator	Lucas, Sherrie author.
Other author	Jacobs, Andrew James, 1963- degree supervisor.
Other author	East Carolina University. Department of Sociology and Anthropology.
Format	Theses and dissertations
Publication	[Greenville, N.C.] : [East Carolina University], 2019.
Description	97 pages
Supplemental Content	Access via ScholarShip
Subjects	Children in motion pictures--History. Motion pictures--Social aspects.

Summary	This study explored the social construction of childhood in American films from 1927-2018. A content analysis of 30 films was conducted. The sample consisted of films that were near the top of the list of the highest grossing films of the year and that featured a child in a lead or supporting role. Data were obtained to examine children's character and role types; children's activities, locations, coactors, behaviors, and characteristics; and the attitudes and behaviors of adults towards children. Children were overwhelmingly portrayed negatively, stereotypically, and in need of socialization to become fully evolved adults. In relation to adults, children were oppressed and controlled while being socialized, enculturated, and used in adult plans to achieve selfish ends. However, positive portrayals included children being helpful and caring, intelligent, deserving of empathy and protection, and competent in interpreting and acting on their social world. These themes were explained within the context of significant sociohistorical factors occurring between 1927 and 2018. Finally, childhood as a social construct was positioned and explained within a larger system of hegemonic power.
General note	Presented to the faculty of the Department of Sociology
General note	Advisor: Andrew Jacobs
General note	Title from PDF t.p. (viewed April 17, 2020).
Dissertation note	M.A. East Carolina University 2019.
Bibliography note	Includes bibliographical references.
Technical details	System requirements: Adobe Reader.
Technical details	Mode of access: World Wide Web.

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