posted on 12 Jun 2022

The social construction of childhood: explored with reference to Matilda by Lucia Butcher

This essay was submitted for the Level 4 module 'Constructs of Childhood' as part of an undergraduate BA Honours Degree in Early Childhood, Education and Care at Newman University. I chose the novel 'Matilda' by Roald Dahl, as he expresses perspectives of childhood through different characters. These characters allowed for a in depth analysis of why childhood is a socially constructed concept.

To read the full essay click on the link below:

LB1.pdf