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[Child's subjectivity in postmodern times].

Horacio Lejarraga1

  • 1Hospital de Pediatría Prof. Dr. Juan P. Garrahan, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires. cursotesis07@gmail.com

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The shift to postmodernity has eroded the School's traditional role, impacting child subjectivity. Pediatricians must understand these changes to support children in contemporary society.

Area of Science:

  • Sociology
  • Cultural Studies
  • Pediatrics

Context:

  • The transition from modernity to postmodernity since the mid-20th century.
  • Increased media influence and information overload.
  • Decline of the State and traditional institutions like the School.

Purpose:

  • To analyze the impact of postmodern societal shifts on child subjectivity.
  • To highlight the changing role of educational institutions.
  • To inform pediatricians about contemporary child development challenges.

Summary:

  • Postmodernity is characterized by media saturation, fragmented information, and the diminished authority of institutions.
  • The School's traditional function in shaping child subjectivity has been undermined, becoming a space for ad-hoc rule-making.

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    • This awareness can contribute to fostering a better environment for child development.