"Gender, Social Class, and Ethnicity for A Level CIE Sociology" is a comprehensive document exploring the intersectionality of gender, social class, and ethnicity within the context of A Level Sociology under the Cambridge International Examination (CIE) curriculum. This resource delves into the co...
What factors help to
explain differences in
Educational achievemen
This term refers to the variations in educational attainment between students
according to their social class background, gender and ethnicity.
, Material deprivation A lack of money
the things that money can buy.
Key terms students
Cultural deprivation A lack of certain n
values, attitudes and skills. In this case
necessary for educational success.
should know
Social class subcultures The distinctive
norms and values shared by members
each social class.
,Restricted code- Shorthand speech in which detail is omitted and information taken for granted.
Elaborated code -A speech pattern in which details are spelt out, explanations provided and meanings made expli
Dominant culture- The culture of those in the higher levels of the class structure which is generally regarded as
superior.
Cultural capital- Culture that can be converted into material rewards such as high salaries and high living stand
Social capital -The support and information provided by contacts and social networks which can be converted into
material rewards.
, Label -A major identifying characteristic placed on a person by others. It
identifies them as a certain kind of person.
Self-fulfilling prophecy- A person sees themselves in terms of the label
placed upon them and acts accordingly. In this way, the prophecy others
have made comes to pass.
Anti-school subculture- Another term for counter-school culture. A rejec
of the norms and values of the school and their replacement with anti-sc
norms and values.
Setting- The placement of pupils into subject groups in terms of their
perceived ability.
Streaming- The placement of pupils into class groups in terms of their
perceived ability. They are taught at that level for all subjects
Positive discrimination -giving disadvantaged groups better treatment th
others to try and make up for their disadvantage
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