Education Flashcards
What is material deprivation
Refers to poverty and a lack of material necessities such as adequate housing and income
How does social class and poetry link with material deprivation
WC families are likely to have lower incomes or inadequate housing
Explaining the direct effects of housing on a child for material deprivation
Overcrowding:
Makes it harder for them to study
Less room for educational activities
No where to do homework
Disturbed sleep from sharing rooms
Impaired development due to lack of space
Temporary acom:
Moving more frequently
Changes of school
Distrusted education
Indirect effects of material deprivation
Childs health and welfare:
Crowded homes- larger risk of accidents
Cold or damp- cause ill health
Temporary acom- cause psychological distress
Means more absences from school
Diet and heath. (Material deprivation)
Poorer homes have lower intakes of energy, vitamins + minerals
Poor nutrition- weakening immune system.
Children from poorer homes are more likely to have emotional or behavioural problems.
What does a slack of financial support mean for poorer families - material deprivation.
They have to go without certain equipment