Jonas Radl
I am a sociologist from Berlin and currently an Associate Professor at the Department of Social Sciences of Carlos III University of Madrid.
In 2010, I obtained my PhD at the European University Institute in Florence, Italy.
My research interests include: retirement and the life course, pensions and pension reform, social stratification, intergenerational transfers, social norms, social participation, gender inequality, education and divorce.
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Address: Universidad Carlos III de Madrid
Department of Social Sciences
Edificio Carmen Martín Gaite
Calle Madrid, 126
28903 Getafe
Spain
In 2010, I obtained my PhD at the European University Institute in Florence, Italy.
My research interests include: retirement and the life course, pensions and pension reform, social stratification, intergenerational transfers, social norms, social participation, gender inequality, education and divorce.
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Address: Universidad Carlos III de Madrid
Department of Social Sciences
Edificio Carmen Martín Gaite
Calle Madrid, 126
28903 Getafe
Spain
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In addition to the implications for the economy and the future, educa- tion decisively impacts new generations, providing them with the capaci- ties needed to function successfully in increasingly complex societies, as it is a tool to provide individuals with opportunities for promotion and improvement. thus, quality education for everyone is a key element when evaluating the degree of inclusion, social mobility and equality of oppor- tunity that a country offers its citizens.
this study focuses on this social dimension of education. the authors examine the extent to which social inequalities are a factor explaining dif- ferences in academic performance; in addition, there is a particular focus on the effects of family origin and parental stimulation in achieving edu- cational success and an assessment of the extent to which schools in Spain are able to compensate for the deficits of students from socially disadvan- taged backgrounds.
to achieve these objectives, the authors analyse some of the most reli- able secondary sources, using both national and international data on educational attainment. In addition, they take into account different lev- els of education, from preschool to university and beyond - including adult education, now referred to as lifelong learning. this comprehensive perspective, in addition to being new in research on education in Spain, has made it possible to draw firm conclusions regarding the influence of social background on educational attainment at different times in the life cycle.
the main conclusion of this analysis is that the initial stages of education, particularly preschool education, are key in the development of subse- quent educational performance. It is at these early stages of education that family socioeconomic origin has the greatest influence on students’ academic performance. as a result, it is also at these stages that the com- pensatory character of the school as an instrument to reduce social disad- vantages can be decisive.
Papers by Jonas Radl
In addition to the implications for the economy and the future, educa- tion decisively impacts new generations, providing them with the capaci- ties needed to function successfully in increasingly complex societies, as it is a tool to provide individuals with opportunities for promotion and improvement. thus, quality education for everyone is a key element when evaluating the degree of inclusion, social mobility and equality of oppor- tunity that a country offers its citizens.
this study focuses on this social dimension of education. the authors examine the extent to which social inequalities are a factor explaining dif- ferences in academic performance; in addition, there is a particular focus on the effects of family origin and parental stimulation in achieving edu- cational success and an assessment of the extent to which schools in Spain are able to compensate for the deficits of students from socially disadvan- taged backgrounds.
to achieve these objectives, the authors analyse some of the most reli- able secondary sources, using both national and international data on educational attainment. In addition, they take into account different lev- els of education, from preschool to university and beyond - including adult education, now referred to as lifelong learning. this comprehensive perspective, in addition to being new in research on education in Spain, has made it possible to draw firm conclusions regarding the influence of social background on educational attainment at different times in the life cycle.
the main conclusion of this analysis is that the initial stages of education, particularly preschool education, are key in the development of subse- quent educational performance. It is at these early stages of education that family socioeconomic origin has the greatest influence on students’ academic performance. as a result, it is also at these stages that the com- pensatory character of the school as an instrument to reduce social disad- vantages can be decisive.