2C sociologists

Question 1

What has Perry and Francis suggested in relation to the relationship between social class and educational attainment?

Answer 1

Social class is the strongest predictor of educational achievement in the uk, and they key factor for whether a child does well or badly at school.

Question 2

What has Michael Gove suggested in relation to the relationship between social class and educational attainment?

Answer 2

“Rich thick kids do better than poor clever children”. Even before they sart school.

Question 3

What has Waldfogel and Washbrook suggested in relation to the relationship between social class and educational attainment?

Answer 3

Many children from disadvantaged backgrounds were already up to a year behind more What has Perry and Francis privileged children by the age of 3.

Question 4

What has Cooper and Stewart suggested in relation to poverty and home circumstances?

Answer 4

Money makes a difference to children’s educational achievements. Poorer children have worse cognitive, social-behavioural and health outcomes.

Question 5

What has Waldfogel and Washbrook suggested in relation to poverty and home circumstances?

Answer 5

Children from low income families are more likely to live in crowded or damp accommodation than other children and more likely to have a house that is dark, unclean or unsafe. Poor housing conditions can make study at home more difficult. Poorer diets mean tiredness at school making learning more difficult.