A "positional good" is a good that is used as a symbol of status. ... The most important change to be made is the socio-economic diversification of suburbs and cities. ... This diversification (especially in a socio-economic sense) is crucial for the equalizing of our education system. ... "Parents with more economic and cultural resources are much more likely to be involved in the diagnosis and accommodation of their child's disabilities" (Ong-Dean 5). ...

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In various regions of the world the EFA Goals are frustrated by social, cultural and economic factors. ... It then considers the effects of the social, cultural and economic which hinders the country in achieving the set EFA goals. ... It is an understatement to say that education is important to economic development. ... In India, the socio-economic status characteristics of households such as parental income, wealth, occupation and education determines the enrolment of education and achievement (Indian Child, 2002). ...

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