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Outline two external factors of class differences within achievement

One external factor that would affect the differences we see in achievement of the classes is due to cultural deprivation. This refers to the lack of "cultural equipment", which can be an issue for...
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Why does the Marxist school of thought conclude that Capitalism is predicated on exploitation?

According to Marx, Capitalism is an economic system founded and predicated on exploitation. By "exploitation," Marx means that the skills and labour of individual workers under that economic system...
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What are two opposing theories on racial inequality? (With theorists)

Two theories that hold distinctly juxtaposing views on racial inequality are Marxist and Functionalist theory. (These theories can be set against each other in most essays as they are on distinctly different...
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Outline issues in the classroom that may affect ethnic differences in educational achievement

Young people at school are often subject to ethnic 'labelling' by teachers, which tends to view white male students as archetypal 'achievers' at the expense of other groups. Young white males who work hard a...
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What are the two key functions of the family according to the Functionalist Theory?

The two key functions of the family according to Functionalist Theory are primary socialisation of children and stabilisation of adult personalities. Primary Socialisation refers to the process by which pare...
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