Evaluation

Question 1

What does Ball say?

Answer 1

Believes marketisation gives the appearance of parentocracy. It makes consumers FEEL like they have choice over schooling.

Question 2

Ev. Gewirtz shows…

Answer 2

M/c parents are able to take advantage of this as they understand the school system more/ can move house to the better school areas.

Question 3

One reason why parents from w/c backgrounds are at a disadvantage: hint ec cap

Answer 3

W/c lack economic capital so cant afford to move houses to areas with better schools.

Question 4

One reason why parents from w/c backgrounds are at a disadvantage: hint cul cap

Answer 4

W/c lack cultural capital so don’t have built up knowledge about the education system and understanding the application process

Question 5

One reason why parents from w/c backgrounds are at a disadvantage: hint disp inc

Answer 5

W/c have less disposable income to be able to afford tuition fees or travel fees.