Material Deprivation- Social Class and Material Factors

Question 1

Poverty

Answer 1

Minority ethnic groups more likely to live in poverty, low income houses, or be in poorest fifth of population
Half Pakistani or Bangladeshi, a third of Black Caribbeans live in poverty- compared to a fifth white British
BC, P, and B more likely to be unemployed/live in poorest areas- face poor quality housing, overcrowding, general material disadvantage- affect achievement

Question 2

Similar Problems

Answer 2

Similar problems to poorest section of w/c: material + cutural deprivation, lack of cultural + social capital, teacher attitudes, expectations + labelling, and SFP

Question 3

Exception- Indian Asian + Chinese Pupils

Answer 3

Number eligible for FSM below national average, more likely to come from business and professional m/c backgrounds, gaining m/c benefits
Variation between class in ethnic groups mean differences may be due to economic/social disadvantage

Question 4

Gillborn and Mirza

Answer 4

While social class is main influence, social class factors don’t override ethnic differences
Pupils from same social background but different ethnic groups show inequalities in attainment

Question 5

Order of Attainment

Answer 5

Indian Asian and Chinese do better than white British, do better than Black Caribbean, Bangladeshi, and Pakistani

Question 6

Exception to Order

Answer 6

House of Commons Education Committee- in most deprived social groups, white British do worst