Material Deprivation Flashcards
Material deprivation definition
Poverty and lack of material necessities such as adequate housing and income
Who researched how poor housing can affect pupils achievement?
Lisa Harker
How can poor housing affect pupils achievement?
Overcrowding, temporary housing, health and welfare
What did Smith and Noble find?
Poverty acts as a barrier to learning; such as not being able to afford tuition or private schooling and poorer quality local schools. Due to lack of funds, poorer children often have to take on work
What did Diane Reay find?
Working class children more likely to apply to local universities so they could stay home and commute, saving money on travel costs potentially giving them less opportunities to travel further and go to higher status unis
