Cultural Deprivation Theory - Douglas Flashcards
What did Douglas find in working class parental attitudes?
working class parents:
- placed less value on education
- were less ambitious for their children
- gave them less encouragement
- took less interest in their education
- they visited the school less often
- they were less likely to discuss their children’s progress with their teacher
What happened as a result of working class parents attitudes?
their children had lower levels of achievement motivation
What does educated parents parenting styles emphasise?
consistent discipline and high expectation of their children and this supports achievement by encouraging active learning and exploration
How is less educated parents parenting styles marked as?
harsh or inconsistent discipline that emphasises ‘doing as you’re told’ and ‘behaving yourself’
How does less educated parents parenting styles affect their children?
prevents them from learning independence and self-control, leading to poorer motivation at school and problems interacting with teachers
What did Bernstein and Young find about middle class mothers and their use of incomes?
more likely to buy educational toys, books and activities that encourage reasoning skills and stimulate intellectual development
Why are working class homes at a disadvantage in terms of use of income?
they are likely to lack the resources of educational toys, books and activities and this means children of these homes start school without the intellectual skills needed to progress
