[The Sociocultural Roots of Problem Students]

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Abstract

In this study we try to explore the concept of “Sociocultural Roots of a Problem Students” in a holistic context. The main focus of the research is on “Sociocultural Roots” and its relation with “Problem Students”. The research also analyzes many aspects of “Upbringing of Students” and tries to gauge its effect on “child's behaviour”.

Table of Contents

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTII

DECLARATIONIII

ABSTRACTIV

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION6

Background of the study6

Problem Statement6

Research Aims and Objectives7

Significance of the Study7

Definitions7

CHAPTER 2: LITERATURE REVIEW8

The Changing Economy8

Economy's Structural Transformation8

The Changing Racial Landscape13

The Changing Government Policy14

The Changing Family15

The Cultural Milieu16

Keywords used20

CHAPTER 3: METHODOLOGY21

Purpose of the Study21

Research Design21

Research site21

Research participants22

Selection of site and participants22

Search technique22

Limitations22

CHAPTER 4: CONCLUSION24

REFERENCES27

APPENDIX29

LETTER OF PERMISSION - SCHOOL29

Chapter 1: Introduction

Background of the study

In the current times, it is usually seen that many of the students in the classroom are a joy to work with and many are not. Some students are apathetic, angry, estranged and alienated. Many of them are threatening, abrasive, rude, uncooperative, and some are even violent. Drugs are also abused by some students. Some of the students are sociopaths, sexually promiscuous and few also belong to different gangs. Why are some children such problems to themselves, to their parents, to their teachers, and to the community? Is the cause biological--a result of flawed genes? Is the source psychological--a manifestation of personalities warped by harmful experiences? It could be strongly convicted that the sociopathic tendencies does not comes with birth of a child and problem students are created socially.

Some young people act in antisocial ways because they have lost their dreams, and society is partly responsible for that loss. People must understand the socio-cultural context of social problems to understand problem students and how to help them.

Problem Statement

Sometimes students show disrespect to get the attention they believe they cannot get through any other means, to vent their anger towards authority in general, or to express some other deep-seated emotional problem.

Research Aims and Objectives

The main aims and objectives of this study are:

To explore the sociocultural roots of the Problem Students.

To figure out different causes those are responsible for the student's behavior.

Significance of the Study

This study helps to find out the basic socio-cultural roots of the problem students and tries to analyze different factors and their effect on the student's life.

Definitions

Consumerism: the theory that an increasing consumption of goods is economically beneficial

Hedonistic: devoted to pleasure

Hispanics: relating to the contemporary nation of Spain

Materialism: a desire for wealth and material possessions with little interest in ethical or spiritual matters

Milieu: An environment or a setting

Promiscuity: In human sexual behavior, promiscuity denotes sex ...