Date of Award
10-1968
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts (MA)
Department
Sociology
Supervisor
Franklin J. Henry
Language
English
Abstract
This thesis is concerned with a sociological analysis of the educational problems of lower class students. The study concentrates on one public school. Failure and misconduct are related to the different value orientations of staff and students. Occupational goals are indicated as important, and it is suggested that many students are unable to understand the role of student.
Recommended Citation
Payne, Geoff, "Some Problems of Academic Success for Working Class Students in a Public School" (1968). Open Access Dissertations and Theses. Paper 5245.
http://digitalcommons.mcmaster.ca/opendissertations/5245
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