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It defines educational disadvantage as a product of broader socio-economic disadvantage, drawing on legislation and policy documents. The text argues that poverty is a predominant root cause, with related factors such as unemployment, intergenerational transmission, limited schooling, and geographic concentrations of deprivation. 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Indeed, according to the National Economic and Social Forum (NESF) an estimated 1,000 pupils do not transfer annually from primary to post primary education. More often than not educational disadvantage is the reason behind this early school leaving. In the context of adults, this article will examine educational disadvantage in Ireland and its impact on citizenship and participation in Irish society.  \nDefining Educational Disadvantage in Ireland  \nLiterature on educational disadvantage in Ireland highlights that educational disadvantage is multi-faceted and finds its roots in the wider context of socio-economic disadvantage. The Education Act (1998) sees educational disadvantage asa product of such social and economic disadvantage, and defines educational disadvantage as “the impediments arising from social or economic disadvantage, which prevents students from deriving, appropriate benefits from education in schools” (Section 32.9). Similarly, the Green Paper on Education (1992), Education fora Changing World noted the interplay of social and economic factors that create“barriers to participation, which mitigate against those from disadvantaged backgrounds” and “influence the extent to which young people and adults participate in education”(p. 45). Evans sees educational disadvantage as:  \nthose pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds, who fail to reach the necessary standards in schools, often drop out, and as a consequence fail to become integrated into a normally accepted pattern of social responsibility, particularly with regard to work and family life (1995, p.13) .  \nCause of Educational Disadvantage in Ireland  \nThere is substantial evidence in the literature that poverty is the predominant underlying cause of educational disadvantage. This indicates that those from poorer socio-economic backgrounds are more likely to underachieve in education, compared to those coming from advantaged socio-economic backgrounds. A survey by the St. Vincent de Paul on educational disadvantage and its causes as seen by its service users revealed that “many of the difficulties associated with educational disadvantage have their origins in households and individuals struggling to live on inadequate incomes”(2003, p.2) .  \nThe Combat Poverty Agency emphasises that certain groups within society are vulnerable to experiencing educational disadvantage “most especially individuals from low-income working class backgrounds (both rural and urban) . Other vulnerable groups include people with a disability, members of the Traveller Community and/or other minority or ethnic groups”(2003, p.2) .  \nKelleghan (2002) recognises the overarching causes of educational disadvantage as being problems associated with low income and material poverty. From this, Kelleghan outlines that poverty gives rise to individuals being marginal to the labour force, which is evident in rates of unemployment, particularly longterm unemployment. This disadvantage is transmitted across generations, hence limiting upward social mobility. Consequently, individualsin disadvantaged circumstances rely heavily on the State for income support. In general these individuals have limited schooling and/or poor levels of achievement. Commonly, disadvantage is concentrated in what are called areas of social deprivation in cities, in conditions that breed crime, drug abuse, family breakdown, and general social disorganisation (p.17). In essence, educational disadvantage gets caught in the cycle of poverty.  \nThere is much reference in the literature to family circumstances creating educational disadvantage. Alongside poverty, family issues rank high as being causes of educational disadvantage in that both intertwine–poverty can create","cbCaiujvvNDQcJu0","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiujvvNDQcJu0","pdf",63552,"English","# Introduction\n# Defining Educational Disadvantage in Ireland\n# Cause of Educational Disadvantage in Ireland\n# Legacy that Educational Disadvantage Leaves","[{\"question\":\"How does the article define educational disadvantage in Ireland?\",\"answer\":\"It describes educational disadvantage as arising from social or economic disadvantage that prevents students from deriving appropriate benefits from education, as reflected in Irish legislation and policy documents.\"},{\"question\":\"What does the article identify as the predominant underlying cause of educational disadvantage?\",\"answer\":\"The text highlights poverty as the main underlying cause, explaining how poorer socio-economic backgrounds are more likely to underachieve and face barriers to participation.\"},{\"question\":\"How do family and community factors contribute to educational disadvantage?\",\"answer\":\"The article argues that family circumstances intertwine with poverty, shaping children’s school achievement through parental roles and home environment. It also treats community conditions as a contributing factor, linking educational disadvantage to wider issues affecting families and the education system.\"}]","The Impact of Educational Disadvantage on Adult Citizenship and Participation in Ireland | PDF",1792067021]