External Factors - Cultural Deprivation

This set of flashcards covers key concepts related to class differences in educational achievement, focusing on socio-economic factors, parental influence, and the impact of cultural and material deprivation.

What is a key learning objective regarding class differences in educational achievement?

To describe the pattern of class differences in educational achievement.

What are the two main factors affecting educational achievement according to sociologists?

Internal and external factors.

What is cultural deprivation?

The lack of cultural equipment such as skills, values, and attitudes needed for academic success.

In what way do parents from the middle class differ from those in the working class in terms of education?

Middle-class parents often emphasize the importance of education and provide more opportunities and resources for their children.

What is the main criticism of cultural deprivation theory?

It tends to blame working-class children for their underachievement rather than addressing systemic issues within the education system.

What four features characterize the working-class subculture, according to Barry Sugarman?

Fatalism, collectivism, immediate gratification, and present-time orientation.

How does language impact educational success according to various studies?

The type of language parents use influences children's cognitive development and their ability to benefit from schooling.

What distinguishes the restricted code from the elaborated code?

The restricted code has a limited vocabulary and is context-bound, while the elaborated code has a wider vocabulary and is context-free.

What role does parental education play in children's achievement?

Parental education levels significantly influence children's educational success, with higher qualifications often leading to better outcomes.

What is compensatory education?

Programs aimed at addressing cultural deprivation by providing additional resources and support to children from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Why are compensatory education programs criticized?

Many have had little impact due to insufficient resources allocated to them.

What is a significant factor affecting parental involvement in children's education?

Parents with higher qualifications are more likely to engage and support their children's educational progress.

How does material deprivation affect educational achievement?

It refers to poverty and lack of resources such as adequate housing, which adversely impacts children's education.

What does the term 'victim blaming' refer to in the context of cultural deprivation theory?

It implies that the theory blames working-class children for their educational failures instead of addressing systemic inequalities.

What is one example of cultural capital that may affect educational achievement?

Access to educational resources such as books, technology, and extracurricular activities.