social class - Beaven Flashcards
What is Material Deprivation Theory?
The lack of necessities that can be purchased or owned
What does Marilyn Howard see as a large factor effecting social class and attainment?
She talks about diet and health. She notes that young people from poorer homes have lower intakes of energy, vitamins and minerals.
Poor nutrition affects health, weakened energy levels and immune system may result in more absences due to, and also causes poor concentration.
What does Richard Wilkinson see as a large factor effecting social class and attainment?
He said that children from poorer homes are more likely to have emotional or behavioural problems. He found that the lower the social class the higher the rates of hyperactivity, anxiety and conduct disorders.
What is David Bull’s “magic term”?
The Cost of Free Schooling
This is about getting free schooling but having to pay for helpful enhancements. Things like resources for at home or school trips. Also school uniform and all forms of school gear.
What does Flaherty look into?
The fear of stigmatisation
“20% of those eligible for free school meals do not take up their entitlement”
What did Ridge find about children from low income families, that meant their school work was affected?
The children often need to work. She found that children in poverty take on jobs such as baby sitting, cleaning, and paper rounds, and this often has a negative impact on their school work.
What about a “Fear of Debt” did Callender and Jackson look at?
They found that w/c students are more debt adverse - this is that they see debt super negatively, as something to be avoided. They focus more on the costs than the benefits of going to university. Meaning less working class kids go to university, but straight into work.
Summary Card
David Bull - The Cost of Free Schooling
Ridge/Flaherty - Stigmatisation of being poor
Marilyn Howard - Nutrition and Diet
Richard Wilkinson - Higher rates of behaviour disorders
Callender and Jackson - University fees are putting the w/c off going to university.
