Evaluate the Impact of Inequality on a Group You Have Studied (Children) Flashcards
(10 cards)
How does inequality affect children’s education outcomes?
Children from poorer families often achieve lower educational qualifications, limiting their future job prospects and reinforcing the cycle of poverty.
What statistic shows the gap in university graduation rates?
Over 70% of private school pupils graduate by age 26, compared to less than 20% of children from the poorest fifth of households.
How does eligibility for Free School Meals reflect educational inequality?
Children eligible for FSM are 28% less likely to leave school with 5 A–C GCSEs.
How does poverty affect children’s focus and motivation in school?
Worry about family financial struggles can reduce motivation and performance in school.
What is the long-term consequence of educational inequality?
Poor academic outcomes lead to low-paying jobs and continued poverty into adulthood, perpetuating inequality.
How does inequality increase the likelihood of crime among youth?
Poor education, exclusion, and childhood poverty are linked to higher rates of youth offending.
What statistic shows the connection between income and violent crime convictions?
Children from the lowest income quintile are 11.05 times more likely to be convicted of a violent crime than those from the highest.
How does inequality affect children’s health?
Poor children are more likely to have low birth weights, asthma, chronic illnesses, and mental health problems.
What is a mental health statistic related to poverty?
Children from low-income families are 4.5 times more likely to suffer from major mental health issues.
What is the overall impact of inequality on children?
It affects education, health, and crime rates, reinforcing disadvantage throughout life and across generations.
