Lerato is a grade 12 learner at a public school in a township. She is a very dedicated and hard working student. She has a high level of self confidence and determination. She is a strong leader who is the president of the RCL in her school. She also plays netball and is the captain of the debate team .
When she was in grade 9 she chose to do Accounting, Mathematics, Business studies and economics. She maintains high marks in all of these subjects . She has a dream to study further in Accounting as she wants to be a chartered accountant.
Lerato is growing up in a neighborhood where there is a lot of poverty. Most of the children never get further than grade 9 and the girls mostly fall pregnant by age 16 . Her parents do not earn a lot of money , her father is a truck driver and her mother never finished school and tries to make money by cooking meals which she sells to locals . Her parents are very supportive,but they are struggling financially. Lerato knows that despite all of this she wants to work hard and achieve her dreams .
1. Discuss two socio-economic factors that can influence Lerato's ability to further her studies .
1. Financial constraints: Lerato's family's financial situation may make it difficult for her to afford further education. The cost of tuition, textbooks, accommodation, and other expenses associated with studying further may be too high for her family to afford. This could limit Lerato's ability to pursue her dream of becoming a chartered accountant.
2. Lack of access to resources: Living in a neighborhood with high levels of poverty may mean that Lerato does not have access to resources that could help her succeed in her studies. This could include things like a quiet space to study, access to a computer or internet for research, or extra tutoring outside of school hours. Without these resources, Lerato may struggle to keep up with her schoolwork and achieve the high marks she needs to further her studies.