Social class & Achievement

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How do the working and middle class achieve differently?

Middle class outperform the working class in both state and independent schools.

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What internal factors contribute to these class differences?

  • Labelling/ Self-fulfilling prophecy (Becker - ideal pupil)

  • Banding/setting (Ball)

  • Subcultures (Willis)

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What external factors contribute to these differences in achievement?

Material deprivation and cultural deprivation.

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What is the Marxist perspective on achievement differences due to social class?

  • Education is rigged in favour of the ruling class.

  • They suggest meritocracy is a myth.