Class differences in achievement (external) Flashcards
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How does language contribute to cultural deprivation according to fernstein?
fernstein found that educated parents are more likely to use language that is challenging, and more likely to use praise so children have a sense of competence. However, less educated parents use simple language which results in lower academic performance
how does parents education contribute to cultural deprivation according to douglas
found that WC parents placed less value on education, so less ambitious for their children. Therefore, children had low levels of motivation to achieve
what is compensatory education?
compensatory education programmes aim to tackle the problem of cultural deprivation by providing extra resources to schools and communities in deprived areas e.g. Head start in the US
how does fear of debt due to material deprivation lead to low educational success
fear of debt deters children from going to university.
Reay found that WC students were more likely to apply to local univeristy’s to save on travel costs and live at home, but less likely to go to the Top ranked unis as a result.
what are the 4 features of WC subculture which leads to underachievement according to sugarman
- fatalism
- collectivism
- present time oritentation
- immediate gratification
How do MC mothers spend their income
better educated parents tend to have higher income and spend their income in ways that promote their children’s educational success. for example, Bernstein and young found middle class mothers are more likely to buy educational toys to stimulate educational development.
what is cultural capital and how what does bourdieu say about this
- refers to the knowledge, attitudes, values, language, taste and ability of the middle class.
- Bourdieu sees MC culture as a type of capital because it givens an advantage to those that possess it. WC lack of cultural capital leads to exam failure and belief that education is not meant for them.
- wealthier parents can convert their economic capital into educational capital by sending their children to private schools and paying for extra tuition
how does sullivan support Bourdieus ideas
- sullivan conducted a survey and found that those who read complex fiction and read TV documentaries developed a wider vocabulary.
- however, where pupils of different classes had the same level of cultural capital, middle class pupils did better due to greater resources and aspirations.
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