class differences Flashcards
what study found that by the age of three, children from a disadvantage background are already one year behind those from more privileged home?
centre for longitudinal studies (2007)
who found that WC parents placed less value on education as they were less ambitious, gave their children less encouragement, and took less interest in their education
Douglas (1964)
who supports Douglas view and believe parents own education is the most important factor affecting children achievement?
Feinstein (2008)
what are internal factors?
factors within school, such as interactions between pupils and teachers, and inequalities between schools
What are external factors?
factors outside school, such as family background, and the influence of homes
Who identified the difference between MC and WC language? (speech codes)
Basil Bernstein (1975)
What kind of language does restricted code contain?
limited vocab, typically used by WC, simple sentences
What kind of language does elaborated code contain?
used by MC, wider vocab, grammatically more complex sentences
What is the definition of subculture?
a group whose attitudes and values differ from those of the mainstream culture
who studied ‘the lads’
Paul Willis
Who described cultural deprivation as a myth and sees it as a victim-blaming situation
Nell Keddie (1973)
who argues that the problem is not the child’s language but the school attitude towards it
Jenny Williams (1986)
Who rejects the view that WC parents aren’t interested in their children education
Jo Mortimore (1994)
