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GCSE Sociology · key term
A situation in which people have an equal chance to succeed, regardless of their social background.
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Paper 1, Paper 2
Revise: The School Class as a Social System by ParsonsSchools also teach children to regard achievement and equality of opportunity as desirable. They do this through lessons and through everyday routines, rules, praise and rewards. For example, rewarding successful work communicates that achievement matters.
Component 2
A situation in which people have a fair chance to access opportunities, rather than being disadvantaged by their social background or identity.
Distinguish income from wealth, and equality of opportunity from equality of outcome.
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Equality of opportunity concerns whether people have a fair chance to succeed. Equality of outcome concerns the results they actually achieve. Two pupils may be allowed to apply to the same university, but this does not mean they have had equal access to teaching, financial support or advice.
