Class and Education Questions Flashcards
1
Q
what did Douglas (1964) find about the effects of poverty on educational attainment?
A
has cumulative effects, including:
- poor housing
- lack of resources
- lack of study space
- disturbed sleep patterns
- ill health
- childcare to younger siblings
2
Q
what did David Bull (1980) say about education?
A
- that even ‘free education’ still costs money
- deprived households can’t afford additional costs such as: equipment, school trips, correct uniform, travel to better schools
3
Q
what percentage of failing schools are located in deprived areas?
A
90%
