Explanations for differences in success education

Question 1

What are the 2 explanations put forward by sociologists?

Answer 1

1. External Factors
2. Internal Factors

Question 2

Define external factors

Answer 2

Factors outside of school i.e home background

Question 3

Define internal factors

Answer 3

Factors inside of school i.e the processes in the school

Question 4

What are the 3 key external factors

Answer 4

1. Cultural deprivation
2. Material Deprivation
3. Cultural Capital

Question 5

What is Cultural Deprivation?

Answer 5

When a person has inferior norms, values, skills & knowledge

Question 6

What does cultural deprivation link back to?

Answer 6

Primary socialisation. Many w/c families fail to socialise their children inadequately.

Question 7

What are the 3 main aspects of cultural deprivation?

Answer 7

1. Parents education
2. Language
3. W/c subcultures

Question 8

Who talks about parents education?

Answer 8

Douglas & Bernstein and Young

Question 9

What does Douglas say about PE?

Answer 9

W/c parents place less value on education, therefore less ambitious giving less encouragement to their children.

Question 10

What do Bernstein & Young say about PE?

Answer 10

M/c parents more likely to buy educational toys and books for their children, encouraging intellectual development.