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a) With reference to the Items and elsewhere, assess the view that the introduction of comprehensive schools has led to “equal opportunity for all”. (14 Marks)
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a) With reference to the Items and elsewhere, assess the view that the introduction of comprehensive schools has led to "equal opportunity for all". (14 Marks) Equality of opportunity is the idea that anyone, whatever their social class, gender or race can achieve maximum results from the Education System. It can also be seen as the choice of education so that people are able to use the best education available and use it to the best of the individual's ability. It is discussed in Item F, where it is said that the opportunity has not been ensured through underachievement for a number of reasons. There has been evidence that shows children of equal ability have different chances of obtaining the best education for their ability because of their background. Therefore a child's educational success depends on their social class. For example children from a working class family perform worse than is...
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