INFÂNCIA AO LONGO DA HISTÓRIA: PERSPECTIVAS FILOSÓFICAS, SOCIAIS E EDUCACIONAIS NA CONSTRUÇÃO DE UM CONCEITO
INFÂNCIA AO LONGO DA HISTÓRIA: PERSPECTIVAS FILOSÓFICAS, SOCIAIS E EDUCACIONAIS NA CONSTRUÇÃO DE UM CONCEITO
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.22533/at.ed.28725030914
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Palavras-chave: Infância. História. Educação. Construção social. Sociedade.
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Keywords: Childhood. History. Education. Social construction. Society.
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Abstract: This article discusses the historical-philosophical construction of the concept of childhood, highlighting the different ways in which children have been understood and treated over the centuries. The analysis begins with the work of Philippe Ariès, who points to the lack of a "sense of childhood" until the Modern Age, a period in which children were seen as miniature adults and integrated prematurely into productive life. In contrast, researchers such as Moysés Kuhlmann Jr., Jacques Gélis, Pierre Riché, and Daniele Alexandre Bidon demonstrate that there were already signs of recognition of childhood in earlier periods, evidenced in care practices, toys, clothing, and cultural records. The proposed reflection articulates these perspectives with the role of family, society, and religiosity in shaping the concept of childhood, highlighting the inequalities between rich and poor children. In addition to the historical analysis, contemporary reflections on the challenges faced by children today are incorporated, such as social marginalization, the exploitation of early labor, adultification by the media, and overexposure to digital technologies. The importance of schools as a space for mediation between tradition and innovation is also highlighted, ensuring inclusive practices and the critical integration of technologies into the learning process. The conclusion is that childhood is a historical and cultural category in constant transformation, marked by contradictions and social disputes. The recognition of children as historical subjects with rights should guide not only educational practices but also public policies that ensure their dignity, integral development, and full social participation, ensuring that schools play a central role in this process.
- JULIANA KARINA MUSA DOIMO
- Giovana Luiza Favaro
- Fernanda dos Reis Silva
- Rafaela Zardini Boscolo
- Natália Pontes Negretto