Which shift characterizes the “disappearance of childhood” thesis as proposed by some sociologists?
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Correct answer: Children gaining more agency and adult-like rights earlier
The 'disappearance of childhood' thesis argues that distinctions between childhood and adulthood blur — children take on adult roles or exposure earlier, reducing the separation of childhood from adult life.
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