MATERIAL DEPRIVATION Flashcards
Material deprivation means…
Coming from a poorer background my adversely affect a child’s’ chance of succeeding.
Material deprivation focuses on…
POVERTY
Wealthier families =
Material advantage
What does bad housing mean for children?
They are five times more likely to lack a quiet place to do their homework than other children.
Smith and Noble say…
Poor parents can’t afford additional resources like books and computers.
Material deprivation links with what theory?
MARXISM
Why is material deprivation a Marxist view?
It shows how lower class children’s’ educational achievement is affected because they lack the resources and home environment to succeed.
What did Goodman and Greg say?
Found that working class tend to have weaker learning environments compared to middle class.
