PSYB30H3 Lecture 6: Lecture 6.docx
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Raw ability is important for educational attainment, but financial standing is also important: research 1, kids from high status backgrounds do better even if iq test scores are the same as low status kids. 90% of students from high income background and high ability group go on to college. Looking into home background/culture reveals a lot more information of educational problems than the actual educational system. Before that, small # of minority go for higher education: grants are also in australia and france tuition is free! But high status family is over represented in university. Research by annette lareau: the hidden advantages of class: comparison of parents and schooling in two communities: Working class: parents lately uninvolved with their children"s education b/c they were embarrassed by their own educational limitations and financial status, not very good advocates for their children (deferential to teachers)
