material factors Flashcards
1
Q
swann report
A
- social class differences account for a high proportion of differenced in achievement between ethnic groups
- according to FLAHERTY:
- pakistanis and bangladeshi are 3x more likely than white people to be in the poorest 1/5 of the population
- pakistanis are 2x as likely to be in a semi/unskilled jobs compared to whites
2
Q
sewell
A
- blames the culture of the black caribbean boys for their own failure
- black aribbean boys lack positive role models due to being from matriarchal backgroinds
- as a result of their upbringing and matriarchal backgrounds they are generally finaciall deprived
- he suggests that boys turn to role models in rap/youth culture
- these boys are vulnerable to peer pressure and become drawn to hyper-masculinity, anti-school subculture
3
Q
smith and noble
A
- those from low income backgrounds face a ‘financial barrier to learning’
- students are unable to afford school uniforms, transport, textbooks and class materials which can lead to isolation and bullying
- they are lesslikely to have a computer/desk/homework area
- pupils are more likely to work part time or care for younger siblings if parent do work
