1. Social Prejudice In Schools
Higher-class kids also are more often found in high academic tracks than lower-class kids are (Oakes, 64-65; Spring, 83). ... In Ain't No Makin' It, MacLeod gave us an example of the parents who couldn't offer their kids much more than encouragement: the "Brothers- had high goals and worked hard, but in almost every case failed to reach their goals. ... These problems are more often found in lower-class homes than in higher-class homes. ... Some schools have found ways to deal with cultural differences, such as the way Lincoln High School dealt with the Hallway Hangers in MacLeo...
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