material deprivation

• material deprivation

  patterns of class difference in achievement
• diet & health

  -low income > poor diet > poor immune system / low energy levels > absence in school due to illness / poor concentration in class
• financial support & cost of education

  -lack of support > children do without equipment & miss out on educational experiences

  -bullied for having cheaper / unfashionable equipment

  -children work for themself > negative impact on schoolwork
• Bull


  cost of free schooling
• Tanner et al


  -costs place heavy burden on poor families

  -may have to do without
• fear of debt - working class

  -uni £9000 a year

  -5x less likely to apply

  -more likely to go to local uni

  -save money on accomodation & travel