Cultural Deprivation

Cards (4)

  • Who argues that Working-Class students have a subculture that effects their achievement?
    Sugarman.
  • What four characteristics does Sugarman argue is in the Working-Class subculture?
    Fatalism, Collectivsim, Immediate gratification and present-time orientation.
  • How does Sugarman argue these beliefs are taught?
    Socialization from parents.
  • Why does Sugarman argue this working-class subculture exists?
    Middle-class jobs are secure careers that need long commitment to get so encourage the opposite of a working-class subculture.