There are some very important counterpoints in Anne Higonnet’s Pictures of Innocence: The History of Crisis of Ideal Childhood that eclipse those of adults who justify their intrusive and exploitative “recognition” of children’s bodies and emotions.” Giving children ”absolute veto” is misleading. Children don’t have the foresight to anticipate the effects of participating in an…Continue Reading There is No Child Veto to Child Exploitation
Gallery 202D Side Exhibition
Gender Roles in Dolls and Toys Dolls vs. Action Figures As pointed out in the chapter “Boys Will Be Boys and Girls Will Be Nice,” any discussion of war, weapon, and superhero play will almost inevitably turn into a discussion about gender (p. 15). Along these lines lies the conversation around dolls and action figures….Continue Reading Gallery 202D Side Exhibition
Gallery 201 Main Exhibition
Sexuality By: Olivera Sokarda, Sarah Lewalski, Amanda Buchek, and Robert Rauff Welcome to our exhibit! Have you ever wondered how and to what extent commercial marketing, consumerism, and media influence child sexuality? Or have you ever been unclear and concerned about the best way to introduce and teach children about sexuality? Throughout this exhibit we…Continue Reading Gallery 201 Main Exhibition
Gallery 105D Side Exhibition
Mobilizing Children for World War II Hitler Youth There have been multiple different movies on the children of WWII and how they were affected from Blast to the Past to Boy in the Striped Pajamas. One film that I would like to focus on, to show a different perspective is Jojo Rabbit. On page 262…Continue Reading Gallery 105D Side Exhibition
Gallery 104D Side Exhibition
Children of the American Revolution Emily Geiger: The Teenage Spy Mintz writes in “Huck’s Raft” that there is a “natural progression of human rights” regarding the American Revolution and that women were next. Emily Geiger is an individual that elevated the discussion when it comes to the rights of women and the rights of children…Continue Reading Gallery 104D Side Exhibition
Gallery 103D Side Exhibition
Child Exploitation “Kidfluencers” While scrolling through social media nowadays, particularly Youtube, TikTok, and Instagram, it is almost impossible to avoid a kidfluencer or a family who uses their children to make their own selves more appealing for the sake of gaining more money or following. It is also not rare that when asked what they…Continue Reading Gallery 103D Side Exhibition