Penelope Eckert Flashcards
1
Q
When was the research carried out?
A
2000
2
Q
Who did she study?
A
American high school students
3
Q
What were the two groups she identified?
A
Jocks and Burnouts
4
Q
Who were the Jocks?
A
Students who valued high achievement, academic success, followed establishment rules and had overt prestige values
5
Q
Who were the Burnouts?
A
They did not favour success and did not participate in any extra-curricular activities
6
Q
Which group used more standard form?
A
The Jocks
