![]() ![]() ![]() Many people who have not grown up disadvantaged don't realise how much knowledge about how the world operates is missing for those who have. We learn critical life-skills from our parents, and if our parents are not properly equipped to navigate the world, it makes the transition into adulthood and self-sufficiency much harder. ![]() A school struggling to stay afloat will have problems preparing their pupils with the knowledge and skills necessary to operate in the world, leading to a disadvantage in university admissions as well as in the workforce.Įven if parents have the best intentions, home life also shapes how a person will interact with the world. Far too often, schools are tasked with bearing the burden of budget cuts, left to deal with a crumbling structure, understaffed facilities, and inadequate materials. Scenes in the film depict problems that have become typical in urban environments – overcrowded schools, overtaxed teachers and underfunded districts. But neither reviewer delves into the cyclical nature of poverty, and how it is perpetuated. Risthardh Hare looks at the film from a social worker's viewpoint, and concludes it is depressingly true to life. David Cox insists that it "invited to indulge prejudices" about the poor, but does not describe the structural forces missing from the movie. S ince the story of Claireece "Precious" Jones hit cinemas in the UK, audiences have been treated to all manner of debate about the film. ![]()
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