Childhood
What was our character's name in our presentation?
Mariam
Why doesn't the Western model suit Asia? Name 3 Asian contexts
Any of:
stronger family unit, cohabitation is rare, childbearing outside of marriage is not accepted, gender roles shaped by religion, migration is a fact of life
What is a Refugee?
Someone forced to flee their home country due to a well-founded fear of persecution, armed conflict, violence, or serious public disorder
Based on Mariam's experiences, what are three major difficulties people face in a war?
Any three of the following:
inadequate access to health care, low employment/low income, increase in poverty, low education levels and attainment, low access to resources
Why can’t Mariam protest?
She is a female who doesn't get a voice, nor does she get much freedom
Hvistendahl pointed out that when there are lots of people, not enough jobs, and fewer people getting married, it can cause problems. When we zoom in on on an individual level, what does instability mean?
Instability is the aspect of frequently changing jobs, relationships and housing.
Based on the Syrian war, what are two significant demographic shifts (increases or decreases) that occur in war torn countries, like Syria
Any two:
Increase in mortality rates/under five mortality rates, decrease in life expectancy, increase in morbidity rates, decrease in birth rates, decrease in fertility rates
Name 2 features of Arnett’s Emerging Adulthood
Any two features:
1) identity exploration
2) instability
3) self focus
4) feeling in between
5) optimism
What 3 conditions are Mariam's children likely to live with?
Poverty, statelessness, poverty, inadequate education, more prone to disease/illness
Besides war, what are three significant factors that can prevent children from achieving a grade 2 reading level?
Lack of early exposure to literacy, Inadequate education systems, socioeconomic factors (poverty, unstable housing, food insecurity)
Who truly drives the protests, which age group?
People (mainly men) aged, 25-39
Name the 3 authors from the 3 readings this week
1) Yeung & Alipio
2) Hvistendahl
3) Campante & Chor