Social factors affecting Educational Achievement

M/C parents stay at home. Mums offer support.

M/C have money for 1-1 tuition and resources.

Higher classes have more cultural capital

W/C parents out at work and can't help out

Lower classes dont have emotional motivation = unskilled/ lowskilled jobs that don't need educational achievement

Personal connections with professionals can gain a child oppourtunities

PAUL WILLIS 'Lads'- Laddish behaviour is preparationfor monotonous jobs.

Teachers stereotype

Girls are more stressed and boys are seen as laid back

Boys=Kinaesthetic learners.

Girls=Perfectionist

Peer pressure- not 'manly' to be smart

Girls tend to do better in exams at school

Girls organise themselves and concentrate for longer

Girls tend to be more mature at school age.

Different cultural values on education

Indian, Chinese, African and Asian students have a strong emphasis on 'self-improvement' through education.

Institutional racism

Teachers label African-Carribbean students