Class and Education

Question 1

Which sociologist explored the idea of speech codes?

Answer 1

Bernstein

Question 2

How do speech codes affect children in education?

Answer 2

Differences in speech codes put working class children at a disadvantage because they are less exposed to the elaborate code which is used by teachers, text books and in exams.

Question 3

How are middle class children at an advantage in terms of speech codes?

Answer 3

Middle class children are more likely to be socialised into the elaborate code at an early age.

Question 4

Which sociologist explored the impact of parents’ attitudes on education?

Answer 4

Douglas

Question 5

How does parents’ education and attitudes to school impact working class children?

Answer 5

Working class parents tend to place less value on education, they’re less ambitious for their children and give them less encouragement to participate in educational activities.