According to Cohen, why do lower-class children have the cards stacked against them by the time they reach school?

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Cohen argues that lower-class children are at a disadvantage because they are evaluated against middle-class standards and values in schools, standards which they have not been taught or exposed to in their home environments. This mismatch can lead to difficulties in adapting and succeeding within the educational system.

According to Cohen, Why Do Lower-Class Children Have the Cards