Innocence and Culture
When we think about the words “innocence” and “childhood,” they often go hand-in-hand. Innocence, in this context meaning “lack of experience,” cements the ideals of childhood that invoke simplicity by means of exploration and acquisition. The phrase “tabula rasa” or blank slate reinforces this idea. Innocence is synonymous with the ideas of optimism, naivety and […]
What is the link between childhood, communication and culture?
In the lens of communication and culture, childhood and adolescence are viewed as a time of acquisition. Children will view patterns of behavior in their physical surroundings and develop accordingly into their own identity. Non-verbal communication, language and meanings (culture) are passed down through acquisition.