[CHYS 1F90] - Midterm Exam Guide - Comprehensive Notes for the exam (16 pages long!)

• School: Brock University
• Department: Child and Youth Studies
• Course: CHYS 1F90
• Professor: Shauna Pomerantz

Document Summary

Developmental generalizes, gives groundwork for understanding young people (universal) Soc doesn"t generalize, says generalizations are terrible, no normal , no normal/abnormal outside in, contextual, specific/local, social/cultural factors. Lens: like a pair of glasses, see world certain way. Power ability to make change in world; how institutions have power over you. Politics state/stand by opinion; be aware of problems and how you live. Pushing boundaries making changes to read between the lines (thru social media/tech, petitions, blogging how young people have more power) Challenging truths , which are taken for granted, common sense ; instead, challenge your own beliefs and use analytical skills. *film analysis: (badish)descriptive writing = putting what"s in front of you, but analysis involves more than describing; involves talking about more than what you can see ex: room creates power relationship. Socio: society/social (how we interact, organize; groups; rules/laws; inclusion/exclusion)