Social Class Sociologists

Question 1

Bernstein

Answer 1

success depends on language
Restricted code – both classes 
Elaborated code – middle class only
Working class disadvantaged as they can't swap between the two

Question 2

Feinstein

Answer 2

working class parents have a lack of interest causing underachievement whereas middle class motivate, discipline and support

Question 3

Bourdieu

Answer 3

Can only say that working class are culturally deprived 
Dominant classes have the power to ensure that schools evaluate pupils using their culture and this can only be learnt in dominant class families 
Many working class parents may want their child to do better than they did

Question 4

Douglas

Answer 4

well spoken, behaved and with smart appearance in higher streams – mainly middle class

Question 5

Gillborn and Youdell

Answer 5

A to C economy, try to get highly ranked in the league tables leads to educational triage:
• Those who pass regardless
• Those who need extra help C/D borderline
• Hopeless causes – working class

Question 6

Smith and Noble

Answer 6

barriers to learning:
If families are unable to afford certain items or opportunities this can lead to children being isolated, bullied and stigmatised – they may then fall behind in work
Low income reduces the likelihood of a computer with Internet, books, space to do homework and a comfortable well-heated home
Makertisation of schools means there is better resourced schools in affluent areas whereas disadvantaged children are concentrated in a limited number of increasingly unpopular schools