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.lName and discuss any two socio-economic factors that can influence Lerato's ability to further her studies.
2. Discuss any two socio-economic factors that can influence Lerato's ability to further her studies.
1. Lack of financial resources: Lerato's family's financial situation may make it difficult for her to afford further education. Tuition fees, textbooks, accommodation, and other expenses associated with studying at university level can be very expensive. Without access to scholarships or financial aid, Lerato may struggle to fund her studies.
2. Limited access to educational resources: Growing up in a township with limited resources and facilities can impact Lerato's ability to further her studies. Access to quality education, internet connectivity, libraries, and study materials may be limited in her community. This could hinder her academic performance and make it challenging for her to compete with students from more privileged backgrounds.