Pupil subcultures

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These boys wanted to achieve academic success and were motivated to succeed. They were pro education and pro school.
Studied by: Sewell. Name: Conformists
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These boys accepted the goals of schooling but rejected the means of achieving the goals. They were pro education but anti school. They thought that their school and teachers had failed to provide for their needs.
Studied by: Sewell. Name: Innovators
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These boys rejected the goals of schooling and the means of achieving them. They were not confrontational, they just didn't like school work.
Studied by: Sewell. Name: Retreatists
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These groups formed a 'posse' and followed rap culture. They felt that school and education had failed them. They were disliked and distrusted by the other three groups.
Studied by: Sewell. Name: Rebels
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Were pro education and pro schooling. They prioritised religion as a source of identity. They were conformists who had positive relations with teachers.
Studied by: Shain. Name: Faith Girls
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Were anti education and anti school. They were confrontational and had a 'them and us' attitude. They had a clear and positive Asian identity which they defended.
Studied by: Shain. Name: The Gang Girls
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Were pro education and pro school. They blamed their home background for their differential schooling experiences. Some of the girls felt happier at school than at home. They were seen as rebelling against their parents culture.
Studied by: Shain. Name: The Rebels
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Were pro education and pro school. They worked hard and saw education as a means of bettering themselves. They conformed to the expectations of Asian girls, being shy and timid to shape their school experiences.
Studied by: Shain. Name: The Survivors.
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Card 2

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Studied by: Sewell. Name: Innovators

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These boys accepted the goals of schooling but rejected the means of achieving the goals. They were pro education but anti school. They thought that their school and teachers had failed to provide for their needs.

Card 3

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Studied by: Sewell. Name: Retreatists

Back

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Card 4

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Studied by: Sewell. Name: Rebels

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Card 5

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Studied by: Shain. Name: Faith Girls

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