material deprivation

Question 1

What are the effects of poor housing?

Answer 1

Overcrowding means there is no room for educational activities, such as homework and reading.
Families living in temp accom may find themselves having to move often, leading to disturbed education.
Overcrowded homes mean greater risk of accidents and a higher risk of getting ill. This may lead to an absence from school

Question 2

Who talks about diet and health?

Answer 2

Howard

Question 3

What does Howard say?

Answer 3

Young people from poorer homes have a low intake of vitamins, and minerals. Poor nutrition affects health which will lead to poor attendance and absences.

Question 4

Who talks about cultural capital?

Answer 4

Bourdieu

Question 5

What does Bourdieu say about cultural capital?

Answer 5

m/c children with cultural capital are better equipped to meet the demands on the school curriculum, parents can convert this into economic capital meaning their children are more likely to have better success.