Material Depravation Flashcards
1
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What is material deprivation
A
Refers to poverty and lack of material necessities such as housing or income
2
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What are the factors of material deprivation
A
Housing, Diet and Health, Financial Support, Fear Of Debt
3
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How does housing affect achievement
A
Overcrowding can make it harder for the child to study.
For young people, development can be impaired due to a lack of safe play.
Indirect affects can apply such as emotional and behavioural problems as well as health problems.
4
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How does diet and health affect achievement
A
Poor nutrition weakens immune systems and causes more absences within school.
5
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What did Howard’s notes on energy levels show
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Young people from poorer homes have lower energy intakes and lack the basic minerals.
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