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6. Sugarman investigated fatalism within the working class...what does the term fatalism refer to?

  • When people believe that everything happens for a reason and its inevitable so whats the point in trying.
  • When people realise that certain situations are destiny but try their hardest to make other experiences more positive.
  • The failure to recognise that experiences in life can sometimes be negative and always expecting miracles.

7. the sociologist Reay researched cultural and material capaital...who did she say had the biggest influence on a childs cultural capital?

  • Siblings
  • Farhers
  • Mothers
  • Peer groups
  • Teachers

8. Talcott Parson said that the family provides which of the following?

  • A safe space
  • Ascribed status
  • Universalistic standards
  • Acheived status