Exam questions

Question 1

Two advantages of vocational subjects:

Answer 1

1. Students who may not do well in exam subjects e.g. boys, wc have the option to do coursework subjects
2. Specialist skills- Durkheim, specific skill sets needed for specific industries e.g. hair and beauty

Question 2

3 ways parental choice is limited when selecting schools (6 marks)

Answer 2

• Working class parents cannot afford private schools- limited to state schools only
• Catchment area- middle class parents might live in expensive areas which have funded schools compared to wc parents in areas with poorer schools
• Gerwitz- priviledged school choosers, middle class parents have the economic and cultural capital to know the school process, which to pick