Different Achievement By Gender And Social Class

Question 1

What internal factors explain class differences in achievement

Answer 1

Labelling by teachers - positive for middle class negative for working class
Streaming puts working class students in lower sets, limiting oportunities

Question 2

What external factors explain class differences in achievement

Answer 2

Material deprivation - lack of recourses affects learning
Cultural capital - middle class students have knowledge and attitudes valued by schools

Question 3

Why are girls achieving more in education

Answer 3

Impact of feminism
Role models of successful women
Coursework benefits girls organisational skills

Question 4

Why are boys under achieving in education

Answer 4

Laddish subcultures discourage academic effort
Decline in traditional male jobs reduces motivation

Question 5

What internal factors affect ethnic differences in achievement

Answer 5

Labelling - teachers often stereotype ethnic minorities
Institutional racism - ethnocentric curriculum marginalises non white students

Question 6

What external factors affect ethnic differences in achievement

Answer 6

Cultural deprivation - some ethnic groups lack resources/ values for education
Family structure - supportive families like Chinese students promote success