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Topic 1: Class (external)
In a nutshell,
Sociology Education
Some sociologists believe that working class underachievement is due to factors

External Class Factors

Your postcode and parents' income might matter more than you think when it comes to exam results. Material deprivation means some families can't afford basics like proper heating, quiet study spaces, or even nutritious meals - all crucial for academic success.

But it's not just about money. Cultural deprivation theory suggests working-class families might lack the "right" attitudes towards education. Bernstein found that middle-class kids grow up speaking an elaborated code (formal, detailed language) that matches what teachers expect, whilst working-class pupils often use a restricted code (informal, simplified language).

Sugarman identified four barriers in working-class culture: fatalism (nothing will change), collectivism (group over individual success), immediate gratification (wanting rewards now), and present-time orientation (not planning ahead). These attitudes can clash with school expectations of long-term planning and individual achievement.

Key Insight: Bourdieu's concept of cultural capital explains how middle-class knowledge, values and lifestyle give some students an unfair head start in our middle-class education system.

Topic 1: Class (external)
In a nutshell,
Sociology Education
Some sociologists believe that working class underachievement is due to factors

Internal Class Factors

What happens inside school walls can be just as damaging as poverty at home. Teachers unconsciously create an "ideal pupil" image - usually white, middle-class, and well-behaved - then label students based on how closely they match this stereotype.

The self-fulfilling prophecy is genuinely scary: when teachers expect less from working-class students, they give them less attention and encouragement. Students pick up on these lower expectations and often live down to them. Rosenthal and Jacobson proved this by randomly telling teachers certain pupils were "academic spurters" - those falsely identified students actually improved more than others.

Streaming makes things worse by segregating students into ability groups. Gillborn and Youdell found working-class pupils were more likely to be stuck in lower streams, creating a cycle of low expectations and poor performance.

Reality Check: Students respond to streaming through polarisation - either embracing a pro-school attitude or rejecting education entirely through anti-school subcultures.

Topic 1: Class (external)
In a nutshell,
Sociology Education
Some sociologists believe that working class underachievement is due to factors

Ethnicity and Educational Achievement

Chinese pupils consistently top achievement tables, whilst Black Caribbean and Gypsy Roma students face significant challenges. But don't assume it's simply about ability - complex social forces are at play both inside and outside schools.

External factors include linguistic barriers for pupils whose first language isn't English, though critics argue some researchers unfairly dismiss non-standard English as "inferior". Family structure also matters - higher rates of single-parent families in some ethnic groups can mean less academic support, particularly affecting boys who lack male role models.

Material deprivation hits minority ethnic families hard due to workplace discrimination and housing inequality. When parents struggle with unemployment or low-paid work, children's educational opportunities suffer. Some pupils develop fatalistic attitudes, focusing on immediate rewards rather than long-term educational goals.

Important Point: These external factors interact with discrimination - many challenges stem from wider social racism rather than cultural deficiencies within ethnic communities themselves.

Topic 1: Class (external)
In a nutshell,
Sociology Education
Some sociologists believe that working class underachievement is due to factors

Racism Within Schools

Schools aren't neutral spaces - they can perpetuate ethnic inequalities through institutional racism and biased practices. The ethnocentric curriculum prioritises white British culture, from Christian holidays to history lessons focusing on white leaders, making minority ethnic pupils feel excluded.

Teacher labelling affects ethnic groups differently. Black pupils, especially boys, face racialised expectations - teachers often view their behaviour as more threatening and punish them more harshly for identical actions. Asian pupils get stereotyped too, with teachers speaking slowly or using simple language, assuming poor English skills.

Different pupils develop varying responses to racism: conformists work within the system, innovators value education but reject teacher approval, retreatists withdraw completely, whilst rebels embrace negative stereotypes. Fuller found high-achieving Black girls maintained confidence by rejecting stereotypes but still valued education.

Key Finding: Sewell's research shows that pupils aren't passive victims - they actively develop strategies to cope with racist labelling, though some strategies can inadvertently harm their progress.

Topic 1: Class (external)
In a nutshell,
Sociology Education
Some sociologists believe that working class underachievement is due to factors

Girls' Educational Success

Girls now outperform boys at every level - a complete reversal from 50 years ago. Feminism transformed expectations: McRobbie found 1970s girls' magazines focused on marriage, but modern versions celebrate independent, career-focused women.

Legal changes like the Equal Pay Act and Sex Discrimination Act opened new opportunities. Sharpe's research shows girls' ambitions shifted dramatically from domestic roles in the 1970s to career priorities by the 1990s. This motivation translates into better academic performance.

Inside schools, equal opportunities policies removed barriers and the national curriculum ensured both genders study the same subjects. Girls excel at coursework because they're typically more organised and conscientious. More female teachers also create positive role models, showing girls that education belongs to them too.

Success Factor: Teacher attention patterns favour girls - whilst boys dominate discussions, girls listen better and cooperate more, earning more positive feedback from teachers.

Topic 1: Class (external)
In a nutshell,
Sociology Education
Some sociologists believe that working class underachievement is due to factors

Boys' Underachievement

So why are boys falling behind? External factors start early - parents read less to sons because it's seen as "feminine", and boys' leisure activities don't develop communication skills like girls' "bedroom culture" does.

The decline in manual labour through globalisation destroyed traditional male jobs in mining, manufacturing and shipbuilding. This creates an identity crisis - why get qualifications when "men's work" has disappeared? Many boys struggle to see the point of education.

Inside schools, the feminisation of education means teaching methods favour girls' learning styles. Coursework disadvantages boys who prefer exams, and only 1 in 6 primary teachers are male, removing masculine role models. Laddish subcultures pressure boys to reject academic success as "uncool" - being smart threatens their masculine identity.

Challenge: Boys face peer pressure to demonstrate masculinity through anti-school behaviour, creating a toxic cycle where academic success equals social failure in their friendship groups.

Topic 1: Class (external)
In a nutshell,
Sociology Education
Some sociologists believe that working class underachievement is due to factors

Functionalist Perspective on Education

Functionalists see education as society's backbone, performing essential functions that keep everything running smoothly. Durkheim argued schools create social solidarity by teaching shared values and culture, whilst also developing specialist skills needed for modern jobs.

Parsons viewed schools as perfectly meritocratic - everyone gets equal chances to succeed based purely on talent and effort, regardless of background. Schools act as a bridge between family life and wider society, teaching universal standards rather than the particularistic values of individual families.

Davis and Moore believed education efficiently sorts and allocates people to appropriate jobs by identifying everyone's natural abilities. The most talented rise to important positions, whilst others find roles matching their capabilities.

Core Belief: Functionalists argue education creates a fair, efficient society where individual merit determines success - though critics question whether this ideal matches reality.

Topic 1: Class (external)
In a nutshell,
Sociology Education
Some sociologists believe that working class underachievement is due to factors

Marxist and Feminist Critiques

Marxists completely reject the functionalist dream, arguing education serves capitalism by producing obedient workers. Althusser identified two functions: reproduction ensuringworkingclassfailurecontinuesacrossgenerationsensuring working-class failure continues across generations and legitimation (convincing people that inequality is natural and fair).

Bowles and Gintis exposed the hidden curriculum - schools don't just teach subjects, they teach acceptance of hierarchy, competition and alienation. Meritocracy is a myth designed to blame individuals for systemic failures. However, Willis found working-class boys could see through this ideology and actively resisted school authority.

Feminists focus on gender inequalities within education. Liberal feminists celebrate girls' improving achievement, whilst radical feminists argue schools still maintain male dominance through gendered language, traditional role models in textbooks, and persistent stereotyping of both sexes.

Critical Point: Both Marxists and feminists argue that education maintains existing inequalities rather than creating the fair, meritocratic society that functionalists describe.

Topic 1: Class (external)
In a nutshell,
Sociology Education
Some sociologists believe that working class underachievement is due to factors

Educational Policies Through Time

Educational policy reflects changing political priorities and social values. The 1944 Tripartite System created academic grammar schools and practical secondary moderns, selected by the 11+ exam. This system largely reinforced class divisions - middle-class pupils dominated grammar schools.

Comprehensive education (1965) abolished the 11+ and mixed all pupils together, aiming for genuine equality. However, marketisation policies from the 1980s reintroduced competition through league tables and funding formulas, often benefiting middle-class families who could navigate school choice systems.

New Labour (1997-2010) tried reducing inequality through Education Action Zones, Aim Higher programmes, and Educational Maintenance Allowances for poorer students. But Conservative policies since 2010 have embraced academies and free schools, reducing state control whilst cutting spending on programmes supporting disadvantaged pupils.

Current Trend: Recent policies reflect neo-liberal thinking about reducing government involvement, but critics argue this increases inequality by allowing successful schools to become more selective.



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Understanding Education in AQA A-Level Sociology

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Ever wondered why some students seem to have all the advantages whilst others struggle despite working hard? Sociology reveals the hidden forces shaping educational success - from the language you speak at home to the labels teachers give you at... Show more

Topic 1: Class (external)
In a nutshell,
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Some sociologists believe that working class underachievement is due to factors

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External Class Factors

Your postcode and parents' income might matter more than you think when it comes to exam results. Material deprivation means some families can't afford basics like proper heating, quiet study spaces, or even nutritious meals - all crucial for academic success.

But it's not just about money. Cultural deprivation theory suggests working-class families might lack the "right" attitudes towards education. Bernstein found that middle-class kids grow up speaking an elaborated code (formal, detailed language) that matches what teachers expect, whilst working-class pupils often use a restricted code (informal, simplified language).

Sugarman identified four barriers in working-class culture: fatalism (nothing will change), collectivism (group over individual success), immediate gratification (wanting rewards now), and present-time orientation (not planning ahead). These attitudes can clash with school expectations of long-term planning and individual achievement.

Key Insight: Bourdieu's concept of cultural capital explains how middle-class knowledge, values and lifestyle give some students an unfair head start in our middle-class education system.

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Internal Class Factors

What happens inside school walls can be just as damaging as poverty at home. Teachers unconsciously create an "ideal pupil" image - usually white, middle-class, and well-behaved - then label students based on how closely they match this stereotype.

The self-fulfilling prophecy is genuinely scary: when teachers expect less from working-class students, they give them less attention and encouragement. Students pick up on these lower expectations and often live down to them. Rosenthal and Jacobson proved this by randomly telling teachers certain pupils were "academic spurters" - those falsely identified students actually improved more than others.

Streaming makes things worse by segregating students into ability groups. Gillborn and Youdell found working-class pupils were more likely to be stuck in lower streams, creating a cycle of low expectations and poor performance.

Reality Check: Students respond to streaming through polarisation - either embracing a pro-school attitude or rejecting education entirely through anti-school subcultures.

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Ethnicity and Educational Achievement

Chinese pupils consistently top achievement tables, whilst Black Caribbean and Gypsy Roma students face significant challenges. But don't assume it's simply about ability - complex social forces are at play both inside and outside schools.

External factors include linguistic barriers for pupils whose first language isn't English, though critics argue some researchers unfairly dismiss non-standard English as "inferior". Family structure also matters - higher rates of single-parent families in some ethnic groups can mean less academic support, particularly affecting boys who lack male role models.

Material deprivation hits minority ethnic families hard due to workplace discrimination and housing inequality. When parents struggle with unemployment or low-paid work, children's educational opportunities suffer. Some pupils develop fatalistic attitudes, focusing on immediate rewards rather than long-term educational goals.

Important Point: These external factors interact with discrimination - many challenges stem from wider social racism rather than cultural deficiencies within ethnic communities themselves.

Topic 1: Class (external)
In a nutshell,
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Some sociologists believe that working class underachievement is due to factors

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Racism Within Schools

Schools aren't neutral spaces - they can perpetuate ethnic inequalities through institutional racism and biased practices. The ethnocentric curriculum prioritises white British culture, from Christian holidays to history lessons focusing on white leaders, making minority ethnic pupils feel excluded.

Teacher labelling affects ethnic groups differently. Black pupils, especially boys, face racialised expectations - teachers often view their behaviour as more threatening and punish them more harshly for identical actions. Asian pupils get stereotyped too, with teachers speaking slowly or using simple language, assuming poor English skills.

Different pupils develop varying responses to racism: conformists work within the system, innovators value education but reject teacher approval, retreatists withdraw completely, whilst rebels embrace negative stereotypes. Fuller found high-achieving Black girls maintained confidence by rejecting stereotypes but still valued education.

Key Finding: Sewell's research shows that pupils aren't passive victims - they actively develop strategies to cope with racist labelling, though some strategies can inadvertently harm their progress.

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Girls' Educational Success

Girls now outperform boys at every level - a complete reversal from 50 years ago. Feminism transformed expectations: McRobbie found 1970s girls' magazines focused on marriage, but modern versions celebrate independent, career-focused women.

Legal changes like the Equal Pay Act and Sex Discrimination Act opened new opportunities. Sharpe's research shows girls' ambitions shifted dramatically from domestic roles in the 1970s to career priorities by the 1990s. This motivation translates into better academic performance.

Inside schools, equal opportunities policies removed barriers and the national curriculum ensured both genders study the same subjects. Girls excel at coursework because they're typically more organised and conscientious. More female teachers also create positive role models, showing girls that education belongs to them too.

Success Factor: Teacher attention patterns favour girls - whilst boys dominate discussions, girls listen better and cooperate more, earning more positive feedback from teachers.

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Boys' Underachievement

So why are boys falling behind? External factors start early - parents read less to sons because it's seen as "feminine", and boys' leisure activities don't develop communication skills like girls' "bedroom culture" does.

The decline in manual labour through globalisation destroyed traditional male jobs in mining, manufacturing and shipbuilding. This creates an identity crisis - why get qualifications when "men's work" has disappeared? Many boys struggle to see the point of education.

Inside schools, the feminisation of education means teaching methods favour girls' learning styles. Coursework disadvantages boys who prefer exams, and only 1 in 6 primary teachers are male, removing masculine role models. Laddish subcultures pressure boys to reject academic success as "uncool" - being smart threatens their masculine identity.

Challenge: Boys face peer pressure to demonstrate masculinity through anti-school behaviour, creating a toxic cycle where academic success equals social failure in their friendship groups.

Topic 1: Class (external)
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Functionalist Perspective on Education

Functionalists see education as society's backbone, performing essential functions that keep everything running smoothly. Durkheim argued schools create social solidarity by teaching shared values and culture, whilst also developing specialist skills needed for modern jobs.

Parsons viewed schools as perfectly meritocratic - everyone gets equal chances to succeed based purely on talent and effort, regardless of background. Schools act as a bridge between family life and wider society, teaching universal standards rather than the particularistic values of individual families.

Davis and Moore believed education efficiently sorts and allocates people to appropriate jobs by identifying everyone's natural abilities. The most talented rise to important positions, whilst others find roles matching their capabilities.

Core Belief: Functionalists argue education creates a fair, efficient society where individual merit determines success - though critics question whether this ideal matches reality.

Topic 1: Class (external)
In a nutshell,
Sociology Education
Some sociologists believe that working class underachievement is due to factors

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Marxist and Feminist Critiques

Marxists completely reject the functionalist dream, arguing education serves capitalism by producing obedient workers. Althusser identified two functions: reproduction ensuringworkingclassfailurecontinuesacrossgenerationsensuring working-class failure continues across generations and legitimation (convincing people that inequality is natural and fair).

Bowles and Gintis exposed the hidden curriculum - schools don't just teach subjects, they teach acceptance of hierarchy, competition and alienation. Meritocracy is a myth designed to blame individuals for systemic failures. However, Willis found working-class boys could see through this ideology and actively resisted school authority.

Feminists focus on gender inequalities within education. Liberal feminists celebrate girls' improving achievement, whilst radical feminists argue schools still maintain male dominance through gendered language, traditional role models in textbooks, and persistent stereotyping of both sexes.

Critical Point: Both Marxists and feminists argue that education maintains existing inequalities rather than creating the fair, meritocratic society that functionalists describe.

Topic 1: Class (external)
In a nutshell,
Sociology Education
Some sociologists believe that working class underachievement is due to factors

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Educational Policies Through Time

Educational policy reflects changing political priorities and social values. The 1944 Tripartite System created academic grammar schools and practical secondary moderns, selected by the 11+ exam. This system largely reinforced class divisions - middle-class pupils dominated grammar schools.

Comprehensive education (1965) abolished the 11+ and mixed all pupils together, aiming for genuine equality. However, marketisation policies from the 1980s reintroduced competition through league tables and funding formulas, often benefiting middle-class families who could navigate school choice systems.

New Labour (1997-2010) tried reducing inequality through Education Action Zones, Aim Higher programmes, and Educational Maintenance Allowances for poorer students. But Conservative policies since 2010 have embraced academies and free schools, reducing state control whilst cutting spending on programmes supporting disadvantaged pupils.

Current Trend: Recent policies reflect neo-liberal thinking about reducing government involvement, but critics argue this increases inequality by allowing successful schools to become more selective.

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This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.

Samantha Klich

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Thomas R

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Just amazing. Let's me revise 10x better, this app is a quick 10/10. I highly recommend it to anyone. I can watch and search for notes. I can save them in the subject folder. I can revise it any time when I come back. If you haven't tried this app, you're really missing out.

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This app has made me feel so much more confident in my exam prep, not only through boosting my own self confidence through the features that allow you to connect with others and feel less alone, but also through the way the app itself is centred around making you feel better. It is easy to navigate, fun to use, and helpful to anyone struggling in absolutely any way.

David K

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The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!

Sudenaz Ocak

Android user

In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.

Greenlight Bonnie

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very reliable app to help and grow your ideas of Maths, English and other related topics in your works. please use this app if your struggling in areas, this app is key for that. wish I'd of done a review before. and it's also free so don't worry about that.

Rohan U

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I know a lot of apps use fake accounts to boost their reviews but this app deserves it all. Originally I was getting 4 in my English exams and this time I got a grade 7. I didn’t even know about this app three days until the exam and it has helped A LOT. Please actually trust me and use it as I’m sure you too will see developments.

Xander S

iOS user

THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮

Elisha

iOS user

This apps acc the goat. I find revision so boring but this app makes it so easy to organize it all and then you can ask the freeeee ai to test yourself so good and you can easily upload your own stuff. highly recommend as someone taking mocks now

Paul T

iOS user

The app is very easy to use and well designed. I have found everything I was looking for so far and have been able to learn a lot from the presentations! I will definitely use the app for a class assignment! And of course it also helps a lot as an inspiration.

Stefan S

iOS user

This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.

Samantha Klich

Android user

Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.

Anna

iOS user

Best app on earth! no words because it’s too good

Thomas R

iOS user

Just amazing. Let's me revise 10x better, this app is a quick 10/10. I highly recommend it to anyone. I can watch and search for notes. I can save them in the subject folder. I can revise it any time when I come back. If you haven't tried this app, you're really missing out.

Basil

Android user

This app has made me feel so much more confident in my exam prep, not only through boosting my own self confidence through the features that allow you to connect with others and feel less alone, but also through the way the app itself is centred around making you feel better. It is easy to navigate, fun to use, and helpful to anyone struggling in absolutely any way.

David K

iOS user

The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!

Sudenaz Ocak

Android user

In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.

Greenlight Bonnie

Android user

very reliable app to help and grow your ideas of Maths, English and other related topics in your works. please use this app if your struggling in areas, this app is key for that. wish I'd of done a review before. and it's also free so don't worry about that.

Rohan U

Android user

I know a lot of apps use fake accounts to boost their reviews but this app deserves it all. Originally I was getting 4 in my English exams and this time I got a grade 7. I didn’t even know about this app three days until the exam and it has helped A LOT. Please actually trust me and use it as I’m sure you too will see developments.

Xander S

iOS user

THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮

Elisha

iOS user

This apps acc the goat. I find revision so boring but this app makes it so easy to organize it all and then you can ask the freeeee ai to test yourself so good and you can easily upload your own stuff. highly recommend as someone taking mocks now

Paul T

iOS user