CTET PAPER II 2019 · PYQ · Concept of Childhood · medium
The concept of childhood is
A.universally the same across different cultural contexts.
B.a social construction according to contemporary socio-constructivist theorists.✓ Correct
C.that children are born evil and have to be civilized.
D.that children begin with nothing at all and their characteristics are shaped entirely by environment.
Explanation
Contemporary socio-constructivist perspectives view childhood as a social construction — its meaning, duration, and characteristics vary across cultures and historical periods. What constitutes 'childhood' is shaped by societal values, economic conditions, and cultural beliefs. The view that children are inherently evil (original sin doctrine) and the blank-slate (tabula rasa) view are historical, outdated perspectives rejected by contemporary theory.
💡 Practice unlimited CTET PAPER II PYQs + AI-tracked progress on each topic. Sign up free →
Want more CTET PAPER II practice?
Free daily 10-Q quiz · adaptive mocks · 4,000+ verified PYQs · AI doubt solver in Hindi + English