The belief that success is based on merit, and economic inequality is due to differences in ambition and ability.
What is achievement ideology
100
The only member not overtly racist. He has a psychological dependance on marijuana. Also, he is sensitive, shy, and considered a "mama's boy" by many of his friends.
Who is Jinks
100
Most members are the oldest male sibling in the family or have a sibling that went to college
Who are "the Brothers"
100
Name one good attribute that the Hallway Hangers possess as a group.
What is either loyalty,
100
Give one argument against tracking.
Against examples: low-track classes tend to be biased against low-income students, the appointment of teachers tend to be disproportionate, results in stigmatizaiton.
200
A non-financial social asset which might promote social mobility beyond economic means.
Example: educational or liguistic.
What is Cultural Capital
200
known for his physical toughness. He excels at the fear factor.
Who is Shorty
200
Many parents of members of this group believe that it is inappropriate and harmful to foster high aspirations because they are not realistic.
Who are the "Hallway Hangers"
200
Name one good aspect of the Brothers
What is hope, works for a better future, respects teachers, regects narcotics...
200
Address one argument for against tracking.
For examples: allows direct lessons toward specific ability level, students' work is only compared to that of similar-ability peers.
300
The degree to which an individual's status is able to change in terms of position in the social hierarchy
What is Social Mobility
300
Very articulate and perceptive. He has a quick wit and sharp tongue. He has a younger brother named Steve.
Who is Slick
300
This group believes, "money is secondary to friendship; I think friendship is more important than money."
Who are the "Hallway Hangers"
300
Name one aspect of the Brothers that is negative
What is idealistic goals, blind to reality,
300
Currently, most social scientists argue that hard work alone does not produce upward mobility. Name one variable that plays a crucial role in improving socioeconomic status.
What is a strong social network, economic background, ethnicity, etc...
400
Aspiration tempered by perceived capabilities and available opportunities.
What is expectations.
400
The black member of the Hangers. He is a follower and occacionally joins his friends in slinging racial barbs towards other black people.
Who is Boo-Boo
400
Most have worked exclusively in the summer time.
Who are "The Brothers"
400
Name one aspect of the Hallway hangers that is negative
What is addiction, illegal activity, defeatist attitude
400
Why is it good/bad to have 8th graders decide on their own track?
Good: they have a sense of ownership of their future...
Bad: Children pick according to friends' choice, adults may negatively influence the student...
500
Separating students by academic abiloity intogroups for all subjects within a school
What is tracking
500
The acknowledged leader of the Hangers. His fighting ability is unsurpassed among teenagers in Clarendon Heights
Who is Frankie
500
The students who believe that "it's easy to do anything as long as you set your mind to it" has a high probability to experiance a letdown with their low GPA's.
Who is "The Brothers"
500
Name two things the Brothers and the Hallway Hangers have in common?
What is low socioeconomic statues, low income school, higher rate of difficulty in regards to success...