Sociology - Paper 1 recap

What are two external factors that link to gender differences in achievement?

Which of the following best describes the marketisation of education?

• People can buy more books et al.

• Market forces and consumer choice b/w suppliers

• Parents control all aspects of education

• The national curriculum ensures the lower classes do not succeed

Tick/check the following statements that are true about the Marxist perspective on education.

• The Bourgeoisie still control the national curriculum

• State education is fully meritocratic

• The patriarchy is still largely in control of all aspects of education

• Education prepares us to be exploited by our employers

The ___________curriculum is one that ensures values and norms are inserted into the education system.

What are 2 explanations for gender differences in subject choice?

Check/tick all of the reasons why material deprivation can cause achievement discrepencies.

• The cost of education is too high for some low income families

• Poor diet and health can cause disruption in learning

• Cramped/overcrowded housing can bring perils to learning at home

• low income families tend to live in "rougher" areas which can cause disruption to learning

Cultural ______________ is a term Bordieu uses to refer to the knowledge, attitudes, values, language, tastes, and abilities of the middle class.

This tacky image is representing what?

• Girls in sappy times

• Girls against STIS

• Girls in Science and Tech

• nothing relevant

In your own opionion, which of the following is the greatest reason as to why some ethnic minorities don't achieve as highly as the white majority:

• Institutional racism

• The ethnocentric curriculum

• Teacher labelling

• Limited option to study what they may identify with or know more about

• They may not understand the language of instruction perfectly

What is an internal, and an external factor that explains class differences in achievement?