Material Deprivation

Material deprivation is a factor that contributes to the working class underachievement. Material deprivation is the idea that a lack of money leads to disadvantages such as unsatisfactory housing and unhealthy diet. Certain groups have less money than others, which means that they cannot afford to make the most of their educational opportunities. Poverty can result in working class children living in damp homes, making them more prone to infections and illness, which result in them missing school days. Older working class children are more likely to work…