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  • Essay / Henry Giroux's point of view on the colonization of childhood

    To understand Henry Giroux's point of view on the intense colonization of childhood through massive corporations; readers must first understand how humans are socialized. Each social experience experienced by an individual has a particular importance in the socialization process. Mass media are forms of communication aimed at a large audience. These media can potentially exert a decisive influence on people's opinions and lifestyles. These same companies also help shape the beliefs and ethics of individuals. America is portrayed as a child-friendly society, but in reality, Americans are the opposite of that notion. Henry Giroux explores the way in which American culture shifts the stakes of capitalism onto children, thereby confusing the separation between child and adult. In his argument, Giroux highlights three myths that contribute to corporate culture's war against children. The first is “the end of history” (Giroux P.2). According to this myth, citizens do not enjoy any individual freedom in the face of norms (P.2). The second myth is “childhood innocence.” According to this myth, children are in a purist form without much knowledge of the world and need extreme protection from adults with said knowledge (P.2). This leaves children helpless and unable to make their own discoveries. The final myth is “disinterested scholarship,” according to this myth; business culture becomes the main focus of education instead of the dynamics of academics (p. 3). In a narrative context, Giroux argues that the politics of innocence is racialized, sexualized, and gendered through white, middle-class, and gender perspectives. privileged children. However, every child experiences their childhood in different ways. Politicians are giving short shrift... middle of document ...... this teaching model excludes students from economic and social disadvantage. Do not take this into account, even if they receive the same education as a person from the middle class; these students still have to return home and face unfortunate circumstances. The field of education tends to cast a negative light on younger generations, labeling them as a threat to society and ultimately excluding them without equitable opportunities. Every child is different; some may require more attention from teachers than others. Schools tend to forget this unique feature of human life once standardized tests and grades come into the picture. Politicians now blame poor education techniques for the falling economy. American educational institutions have transformed so much into a concept of standardized learning methods.