Class - internal factors

Question 1

How does labelling impact educational achievement?

Answer 1

Teachers label students in relation to the ideal pupil, being middle class. This leads to a self fulfilling prophecy within the working class.

Question 2

EVAL of labelling theory

Answer 2

Focuses on the negative impact of labelling

Question 3

How does self - fulfilling prophecy impact educational achievement?

Answer 3

Students take on their label, with WC labels often being negative. This can lead to students joining anti - school subcultures and underachieve at school

Question 4

EVAL of self - fulfilling prophecy

Answer 4

Some students may reject their label e.g Fullers study on black girls

Question 5

How does setting and streaming impact educational achievement?

Answer 5

WC students are often placed in lower sets, which can lead to a lower self esteem and therefore impact their ability to achieve

Question 6

EVAL of setting and streaming

Answer 6

Setting and streaming arguably allows those in lower sets to achieve more support which can allow them to achieve better grades

Question 7

How can working class habitus (class identities) impact educational achievement?

Answer 7

WC habitus is devalued by schools, where students felt they had to change who they are to become academically successful

Question 8

EVAL of class identities

Answer 8

Postmodernists argue that class doesnt have a big impact anymore due to ‘pick and mix’ culture