Education Key word and theories

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  • Created on: 16-05-17 20:40
What is an ascribed status?
This is a status that you are born into
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What is Cultural Deprivation theory?
This is the theory that says working class culture makes them disadvantaged
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What does it mean if something is described as ethnocentric?
This means that values and interests are centered around one particular ethnic group
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What is an achieved status?
This is a status that you work for
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What is the hidden curriculim?
These are the social norms and values that are taught at school but not as part of the regular curriculum
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What is the labelling theory?
This theory says that labels are given to someone affect their behaviour. They can also affect how other people treat someone
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What is meritocracy?
This is a system where the best (the most talented and hard working) rise to the top
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What is a self-fulfilling prophecy?
This is when people live up to their label, they behave in the way people expect of them.
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What is a social policy?
A social policy is a government decision which affects society
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What is a subculture?
This is a group who share norms and values which are different to mainstream culture
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What is setting?
This is sorted due to ability subject by subject
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What is streaming?
This is sorted based on ability
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What is Cultural Deprivation theory?

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