The Generationing of Power: A Comparison of Child-Parent and Sibling Relations in Scotland

Citation

Punch S (2005) The Generationing of Power: A Comparison of Child-Parent and Sibling Relations in Scotland. In: Bass L (ed.) Sociological Studies of Children and Youth. Sociological Studies of Children and Youth, Volume 10, 10. Emerald Group Publishing Limited, pp. 169-188. http://www.emeraldinsight.com/10.1016/S1537-4661(04)10009-3; https://doi.org/10.1016/S1537-4661%2804%2910009-3

Abstract
The paper concentrates on an exploration of power relations within families. The paper discusses parental power in relation to legitimacy, household resources and children’s anticipated reactions of adult discipline. The nature of sibling power is highlighted before exploring the reciprocal expectations of sibling and child-parent interactions. The paper ends by suggesting that the generationing of power relations can lead to differing degrees of backstage and frontstage performances within the home.

Keywords
siblings; children; parents; power; Sibling Relations; Parent and adult child

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Professor Samantha Punch

Professor, Sociology, Social Policy & Criminology