Sociology: External EXPLANATIONS SOCIAL CLASS DIFFERENCES IN EDUCATION

Question 1

List the 3 external factors that affect pupils’ achievement

Answer 1

1) material deprivation
2) cultural deprivation
3) cultural capital

Question 2

What is material deprivation?

Answer 2

• Its a lack of resources/money.
• As a result of a lack of financial resources at home in working class households, children are deprived from facilities and material resources that would enhance their educational progress and achievement.

Question 3

Examples of material deprivation include

Answer 3

• Books (books per home)
• Poor diet
• Access to technology
• Lack of stationary

Question 4

[MEMORISE]
Poverty is closely linked to educational achievement:

Answer 4

• Over 90% of failing schools are located in the poorest, most deprived areas of the country.
• Children from poorer backgrounds, are far more likely to be excluded from schools.
• Poverty is correlated with lower ambition

Question 5

Why can ‘Housing’ affect pupils’ achievement?

Answer 5

• It affects pupils indirectly and directly.
• Overcrowding can make it harder to study, can lead to disrupted sleep from sharing bedrooms.
• Poor housing can impact child’s health and welfare leading more accidents in the home.
• Cold or damp housing can cause ill health.

Question 6

Why can ‘Diet and Health’ affect pupils’ achievement?

Answer 6

• Sociologist Howard noted that children from low income households have a lower intake of energy.
• Their poor nutrition affects their health, difficulties concentrating and being frequently absent.