
Key words for GCSE sociology.
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curriculum |
The curriculum is the topics and subjects taught by a school.
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setting |
Setting is the process of grouping students by ability in a particular subject.
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streaming |
Streaming is the process of grouping students by general academic ability.
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teacher |
Teacher expectations refer to the behaviour or grades a teacher might expect from a student.
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expectations |
Teacher expectations refer to the behaviour or grades a teacher might expect from a student.
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labelling
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Labelling is when specific characteristics become attached to students or groups of students.
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self-fulfilling |
A self-fulfilling prophecy is when a labelled student begins to act in the way the label suggests they will.
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prophecy |
A self-fulfilling prophecy is when a labelled student begins to act in the way the label suggests they will.
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achieved |
An achieved status is when you are in the position to earn from your talents or deeds.
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status |
An achieved status is when you are in the position to earn from your talents or deeds.
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life |
Your life chances are your prospects for achieving success.
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chances |
Your life chances are your prospects for achieving success.
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social |
Social inequality describes the unequal spread of opportunities and resources across society.
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inequality |
Social inequality describes the unequal spread of opportunities and resources across society.
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mobility |
Social mobility is movement up or down in society.
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transmission |
Transmission is the process of passing something on.
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hidden |
Hidden curriculum describes things that are informally learnt at school.
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curriculum |
Hidden curriculum describes things that are informally learnt at school.
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social |
Social cohesion is the bringing together of different groups in a society.
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cohesion |
Social cohesion is the bringing together of different groups in a society.
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