Material Deprivation

Question 1

Examples that show poverty is closely linked with under achievement

Answer 1

Jan Flaherty(2004) -money problems are a significant factor in young children non attendance

Nearly 90% of failing schools are located in derived areas

Question 2

Material deprivation factors

Answer 2

Housing
Diet and health
Financial support and the costs of education
Fear of debt

Question 3

Housing

Answer 3

Overcrowding- means less room for educational activities, no where to do homework, disturbed sleep
Cold or damp housing- ill health, low attendance

Question 4

Diet and health

Answer 4

Marilyn Howard (2001)- young people from poorer homes have lower it takes of energy, vitamins and minerals, weakened immune system and difficulty concentrating

Wilkinson(1996)- among 10 yr olds, the lower the social class the higher the rate of hyperactivity. More likely to have emotional and behavioural problems

Jo blanden- children from low income households engage in externalisinng behaviour, distyrbs schooling

Question 5

Financial support and the costs of education

Answer 5

Emily tanner(2003)- cost of items such as transport, uniforms, books, computers, calculators… Place a heavy burden on poor families

Flaherty- fear of stigmatization, 20% of those eligible for free school meals do not take up their entitlement

Question 6

Fear of debt

Answer 6

Jon Jackson (2005)- working class students are more debt averse
According to ucas 2012, the number of Uk applicants fell by 8.6% compared with the previous year when fees were raised to 9,000 a year
The national audit office 2002 - working class students spent twice as much time in paid work to reduce their debts as middle class students