Using Cultural Background as a Framework, Describe the Factors Other

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Essay

Using cultural background as a framework, describe the factors other than language proficiency that contribute to a child's success in school.

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Definitions:

Gender

The range of characteristics pertaining to, and differentiating between, masculinity and femininity.

Socioeconomic Status

A combined measure of an individual's or family's economic and social position in relation to others, based on income, education, and occupation.

Victims

Individuals who suffer harm as a result of crime, accident, or other events or actions.

Hormonal Changes

Adjustments in the levels and activity of hormones in the body, which can affect physical and emotional health, commonly occurring during puberty, pregnancy, menopause, and under stress.