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Differential Achievement

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Differential Achievement Differential achievement consists of the conjecture that are some social groups that are successful while other social groups under achieve. This hypothesis can be determined, weighed, judged and selected by a person's social class, family background, social background, gender, economical background, resources ect, ect. One prime example of a way differential achievement can be judged is through social class. Inevitably this is a blatant way to differentiate certain social group. If a person comes from a social class that is receiving a low income society believes that there is a less chance of that person achieving as well in contrast to a person that is from a high income social class. Family background is also a way of distinguishing from certain social class. A child who was brought up by a single mother is assumed to not progress as well and becomes as successful as someone who...

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