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The three main external factors are | 1. Cultural Deprivation 2. Material Deprivation. 3 Cultural Capital |
The four main internal factors are | 1. Labelling 2. Self-Fulfilling Prophecy. 3. Pupil Subcultures 4. Marketisation and Selection Policies |
External Factor 1: The Cultural Deprivation Thesis includes | 1. Intellectual Development 2. Language 3. Attitudes and Values 4. Compensatory Education 5. Critique |
External Factor 2: The Material Deprivation Thesis includes | 1. Housing 2. Diet and Health 3. Financial Support 4. Critique |
External Factor 3: Cultural Capital Thesis includes theorists like: | 1. Bourdieu 2. Gerwitz |
External Factor 1: The Cultural Deprivation Thesis: Intellectual Development | is the development of thinking and reasoning skills. Theorists would argue that many WC homes lack educational books, toys and activities that would help stimulate a child’s intellectual development. Douglas- WC pupils scored lower on test of ability, as their parents are less likely to support their children’s intellectual development. Bernstein and Young- mothers choose toys that influence intellectual development. Criticism: WC may not be able to afford these toys etc. |