CULTURAL DEPRIVATION
- Created by: HMGO
- Created on: 19-05-15 15:45
ASPECTS OF CULTURAL DEPRIVATION:
V --> VALUES
A --> ATTITUDES
L --> LANGUAGE
I --> INTELLECTUAL
D -->DEVELOPMENT
1. VALUES AND ATTITUDES
DOUGLAS found WC parets:
- placed less value on education
- were less ambitious for their kids
- offered less encouragement
- took less interest in the education
- visited schools less often
- less likely to discussprogress
- As a result their children had lower levels of motivation
- HOWEVER, this view has been criticised by BLACKSTONE & MORTIMORE who reject the view that WC parents are not interested in their kids' schooling and that parents evenings are only missed because they have to work longer hours & they can also be put off by the MC atmosphere.
HYMAN says the WC are part of their own subculture - their beliefs, norms, values etc. are different. He refers to these beliefs as SELF IMPOSED BARRIERS according to SUGARMAN these barriers are:
- FATALISM - the idea that you cant change who you are/your status
- COLLECTIVISM -
- IMMEDIATE GRATIFICATION - seeking pleasure now, not worrying about the future/school, living for the moment
- PRESENT TIME ORIENTATION - having no long term plans/goals
2. LANGUAGE
Language used in WC homes may be lacking appropriateness. People tend to communicate using GESTURES and SINGLE…
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