Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation
Description
This paper seeks to explore social deprivation and widening participation in a South Yorkshire community that has been severely affected by the demise of its main industry. The paper considers why young adults living within a traditionally working class community in Barnsley choose not to enter higher education (HE). It discusses the expectations, motivations and aspirations of these young adults, what prevents them from entering HE, and the social, cultural and personal factors that contribute to their decision making. Participation has always been a much discussed issue for adult educators; this research contributes to our understanding of non-participation by focusing on the impact of specific local, cultural, social and economic factors.
Period
Jul 2010
Event title
Standing Conference on University Teaching and Research in the Education of Adults