Question 3 • Social Problems 1: A World in Crisis (IS)
Hector goes to school in a rough part of town. He is a good student, and so are his friends. They do everything they can to avoid trouble. They know the neighborhood and when it is safe to go out. They also understand that sometimes they just should not be on the streets. How is living in this area likely to impact their education?
Answer
A
Living in this area is not likely to impact their education since they are inherently good students.
B
They are less likely to get robbed on the way to school that those in higher income neighborhoods.
C
They are more likely to miss school than students who do not live in violent neighborhoods.
D
Schools generally do not reflect the culture of the neighborhood, so they will likely become violent.
Explanation
Living in a violent neighborhood can make it unsafe to travel to school, even for students who are careful and do well academically. They may stay home when the streets are dangerous or miss school because of violence, so they are more likely to miss school than students who do not live in violent neighborhoods. Choice C describes this likely effect.
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