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.Name and discuss any two socio-economic factors that can influence Lerato's ability to further her studies.
1. Financial constraints: As mentioned, Lerato's parents do not earn a lot of money and are struggling financially. This could make it difficult for Lerato to afford higher education, as university fees, accommodation, and other expenses can be very costly. Without financial support, Lerato may have to rely on scholarships or loans, which can add to the burden of debt in the future.
2. Lack of resources: Growing up in a neighborhood with high levels of poverty, Lerato may not have access to the resources and support needed to excel academically. Limited access to study materials, internet, libraries, and tutoring can hinder Lerato's ability to perform well in her subjects. Additionally, the lack of career guidance and mentorship in her community may make it challenging for Lerato to navigate the path to becoming a chartered accountant.