material deprivation

• The effects of poverty and schooling (1)


  • David Bull (1980) argues that so-called free education comes with hidden costs.children from poor families often miss out because there is a lack of money for educational supports such as computers,books and trips
  • families in poverty are more likely to be located in deprived areas where 90% of schools are failing.They cannot afford houses in areas with good schools due to their low wages
• The effects of poverty and schooling (2)


  • poor housing means overcrowding and a lack of quiet space to study,and also more illness
  • an inadequate diet- for example,no breakfast-means difficulties in concentration