AQA Sociology Education (A Level)
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, Effects of diet and health on educational achievement - ANSWER -Howard (2001) kids
from poorer homes have a lower intake of energy, vitamins and minerals. Wilkinson
(1999) kids from poorer backgrounds are more likely to have emotional/ behavioural
problems. Blanden and Machin (2007) found children from poorer backgrounds more
likely to engage in fights or temper tantrums.
University and social class - ANSWER -Callender and Jackson (2005) w/c students
more likely to see debt negatively.
Bernstein (1973) - ANSWER -w/c students underachieve because they are socialised
into a restricted language code whereas schools favour an elaborated language code
which middle class students are socialised into.
Marketization - ANSWER -process of introducing market forces of consumer choice and
competition in education.
Bernstein and Young (1967) - ANSWER -better educated parents have higher incomes
and spend them on promoting education to their children, via educational trips or toys.
Douglas (1964) - ANSWER -w/c parents place less value on education - less ambitious
for their children and give them less encouragement.
Bourdieu (1984) - ANSWER -cultural capital refers to the knowledge, tastes, language,
attitudes and values of the middle class.
Questions and Correct Detailed Answers
Already Graded A+
, Effects of diet and health on educational achievement - ANSWER -Howard (2001) kids
from poorer homes have a lower intake of energy, vitamins and minerals. Wilkinson
(1999) kids from poorer backgrounds are more likely to have emotional/ behavioural
problems. Blanden and Machin (2007) found children from poorer backgrounds more
likely to engage in fights or temper tantrums.
University and social class - ANSWER -Callender and Jackson (2005) w/c students
more likely to see debt negatively.
Bernstein (1973) - ANSWER -w/c students underachieve because they are socialised
into a restricted language code whereas schools favour an elaborated language code
which middle class students are socialised into.
Marketization - ANSWER -process of introducing market forces of consumer choice and
competition in education.
Bernstein and Young (1967) - ANSWER -better educated parents have higher incomes
and spend them on promoting education to their children, via educational trips or toys.
Douglas (1964) - ANSWER -w/c parents place less value on education - less ambitious
for their children and give them less encouragement.
Bourdieu (1984) - ANSWER -cultural capital refers to the knowledge, tastes, language,
attitudes and values of the middle class.
