Question

Explain ways in which social political and economic factors influence education systems

Answer 1

Answer:

Socioeconomic factors, such as family income level, parents' level of education, race and gender, all influence the quality and availability of education as well as the ability of education to improve life circumstances.

Explanation:

1. A family's financial status influences a number of factors that can help or hinder a child in gaining an education. Wealthy families have the financial resources to send a son or daughter to high-quality schools, hire tutors and obtain supplemental education sources. In some countries, students from low-income families may not even be able to attend school; in the U.S., low-income families are limited mostly to public schools while wealthier families can afford to send their children to private schools. Financial stress on the parents can cause a child to leave school early to work. Worries about financial hardship at home can negatively affect low-income children's ability to learn.
2. Parents' education level directly correlates to the importance and influence of education in their children's lives.
3. The availability of education to girls and women varies by country. Restrictions on education for girls and women are based on gender bias prevalent with the culture.
4. While race is not a predictor of how a student will perform in school, African American students have trailed behind European American students in reading and mathematics.