Using material from Item A and elsewhere assess the view that social class differences in educational achievement are the result of school processes such as labelling. According to Bynner and Joshi (1999) class differences have persisted since the late 1950’s. It can be seen that all studies carried out by various theorist came to the same conclusion that middle class pupils tend to do a lot better than working class in terms of educational achievement. Pupils from middle class backgrounds tend
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490 to 480/479 BC. Make a judgement based on outcome‚ results and values. The reasons for the Greek victory against the Persians in 490 to 480/479 BC was a mixture of exceptional leadership‚ skilful tactics and strategy‚ superior weapons and soldiers‚ and Greek unity. Strong leadership was the most important aspect of the Greek defence‚ as without the intelligence and bravery of the leaders‚ the Greeks would have been easily defeated. As a result of the excellent leadership; Greek tactics‚ strategy
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From the nature of the education system depicted by the organizational structure‚ critically discuss problems that can result from such a structure and suggest solutions. Introduction: Zimbabwe as a nation believes in education for all. Systems are in place to ensure everyone has access to education. This paper will examine the structure of the Zimbabwean education system‚ highlighting problems which may arise because of its nature‚ and attempt to give solutions. Two terms‚ education system
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MY LAI MASSACRE AS A RESULT OF OBEDIENCE TO AUTHORITY The Vietnam controversy made many people feel at distress. It was never considered a "war‚" although that is exactly what it was. The My Lai Massacre in Vietnam was one of the many atrocities of that war. There is an unquestionable connection between Milgram ’s "Obedience to Authority" and the My Lai Massacre. According to Kelman & Hamilton‚ "Unquestioning obedience has been the cause of such disasters as the My Lai massacre and the Holocaust
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among couples. In 2010‚ there were an estimated 1.96 billion Internet users worldwide making up almost 29% of all humans‚ which indicated a growth of 444% in the last decade (Internet Usage Statistics‚ 2010). One report‚ based on nationwide survey results released by the Pew Internet and American Life project‚ estimated that the Internet is being used by 73% of American adults and that 78% of American adults own cell phones (Jones & Fox‚ 2009). Such an increase in this wireless communications technology
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“The First World War did not arise primarily as a result of planned German aggression” How far do you agree with this opinion? Explain your answer‚ using sources 1‚ 2 and 3 and your own knowledge of the issues related to this controversy. There has been some controversy as to what or who was to blame for the outbreak of the First World War. Some people have taken the opinion that the war arose as a result of “planned German aggression” such as sources two and three‚ whereas source one is of the
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Using material from Item A and elsewhere‚ asses the view that gender differences in achievement are largely the result of changes in the education system. (20 marks) From the early 1990’s‚ girls have started to outperform boys at most levels of the education system‚ for example in GCSE related in subjects or A-levels. As Madsen Pirie of the New Right Adam Smith Institute states that the modular courses and continuous education today favour the systematic approach of girls‚ compared to the previous
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the development of the post-Stalin thaw in superpower relations between 1953 and 1962 the result of Khrushchev’s policy of ‘Peaceful Coexistence’? The post Stalin thaw‚ which occurred in the period between 1953 and 62’‚ refers to the more conciliatory approach employed by both the USSR and the USA which resulted in greater toleration and a less ‘hard line’ foreign policy. The thaw was perhaps a direct result of Stalin’s death as both sides saw an opportunity to ease tensions between the two superpowers
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A surprise attack on Pearl Harbor left millions of Americans heartbroken. This dreadful event led to many extreme consequences. It is one of the most significant moments in American history. In just a short amount of time many things occurred. In the following essay we will observe the attack on Pearl Harbor and its effects on the United States. Pearl Harbor is located in Oahu Island‚ Hawaii. In 1908 it was established as a naval base of the U.S. Pacific Fleet. Various services provided on the naval
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Canadians have struggled with their sense of national identity for many decades‚ spanning from before Confederation to present day. Although the size of the country is massive‚ her population is not‚ and the whole of Canada is so culturally diverse that it can be difficult for the population to unite together as one. However‚ although important‚ this is not one of the main issues in the Canadian quest for a national identity‚ as her real problems lie in her past. Although most Canadians feel independent
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