Material deprivation

• What is material deprivation?

  Lack of money and the things that money can buy
• Why do these patterns of inequality exist?

  • Poor Housing: HARKER found poor housing leads to... 1. less space to play, impairing cognitive development 2. Less space to study 3. Higher rates of stress and mental illness in parents
  • Poor diet and health: HOWARD notes that younger people from poorer homes have lower intakes of energy, vitamins and minerals. This weakens immune systems and leads to more days off sick.
• Why do these patterns of inequality exist?

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  • Inability to afford educational resources: less likely to have access to pre-school or nursery facilities, educational books and toys not brought, lack of money for 'hidden costs' of education
  • Inability of perceived inability to access higher education: fear of debt. Fewer grants available for lower class, increase of university fees. Candidates want 'immediate gratification'
  • Working class students have to work part time: conflict between demands of school and work
• Why do these patterns of inequality exist?

  • Schools in working class areas are poorer themselves: high quality schools drive up the costs of the area- 'selection by mortgage'