Differentiation in black education

Type Journal Article - Development Southern Africa
Title Differentiation in black education
Author(s)
Volume 19
Issue 2
Publication (Day/Month/Year) 2002
Page numbers 289-306
URL http://academic.sun.ac.za/statistics/2002 Paper Develop Southern Africa.pdf
Abstract
Based on a graphical and statistical analysis of 1993 survey data, this article shows that educational inequalities among black school-age children were substantial and systematically associated with socio-economic status. Children of more affluent, better educated and metropolitan parents progressed better in schools, thus attaining higher levels of education, and also outperformed others who had progressed as far in terms of cognitive outcomes (measured by literacy and numeracy test scores). Thus, educational inequalities may become enduring, as the ability to benefit from education is usually transmitted across generations (better educated individuals obtain better jobs, and their children are again better educated). The abysmal educational quality of the largest part of the school system therefore has to be improved drastically, to allow poor children to overcome their socio-economic deficits and to benefit from education.

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