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Sociology

The Effect of Educational Tracking on Inequality and Opportunity

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In many countries, students are tracked into vocational or academic paths as early as age 10, and this single decision is strongly correlated with their parents' socioeconomic status, meaning that schools can reinforce existing social classes rather than equalize opportunity.

Why this is interesting

You might remember being sorted into reading groups or math classes in school. But did you know that this simple practice can shape your entire life, often before you can even read?