Sociology- social class differences in education extrernal factors (material)

What is material deprivation?

Lacking the necessary finances and resources to be successful in education.

What are some statistics and trends showing the link between poverty and educational achievement?

• children who are eligible for FSM under achieve in comparison to those who aren’t at every cap in education.

• Children from higher income families generally have better access to healthcare nutritious food and enriching educational experiences.

• Inadequate schools- 1% of the wealthy attend compared to 9% of the poorest

• Outstanding schools- 44% wealthy attend compared to 19% of the poorest

How does housing quality impact educational performance?

Having a small cramped living space with lots of noise means no space to learn at home and difficulties focusing due to noise. Dampness means that an individual is more likely to become ill and then miss time in school

How does diet and health impact educational performance?

Having a poor quality diet means not enough necessary nutrients that are needed to reach full potential which can lead to poor concentration. This also leads to low energy levels meaning performance in school is worse

How does resources at home impact educational performance?

Lack of resources means materials can’t be accessed at home so can’t further develop skills or knowledge to succeed

How does debt impact educational performance?

Can’t pay for HE. Parents are too busy or too stressed to help children learn at home

What did David Bull 1980 find?

He identified a hidden cost of free schooling referring to the resources and experiences needed to enhance learning.

What did Emily Tanner et al 2003 find about the cost of free schooling?

The cost of items like transport uniforms books computers and other equipment places a heavy burden on families. Not having these items or using inferior items often leads to stigmatisation and bullying from peers.

What did Callender and Jackson 2005 find?

They used questionnaires to conclude that working class students are more debt averse and are five times less likely to apply for university. Therefore they self exclude.

What did Diane Reay 2005 working class students are more likely to do?

More likely to apply to local universities to stay at home for financial reasons. More likely to work long hours to fund their studies. As a result they have less opportunity to go to highest status unis and more likely to drop out due to work commitment.