Abstract

In the article success factors in the school careers of second generation youth in the Netherlands are discussed. Sociologist specializing in educational studies put the emphasize on the low social-economic position of the Moroccan en Turkish parents. In the analyses of school success the social-economic position of the parents can't explain the differences in school success within the group of second generation youth. Based on the qualitative research a alternative explanation is presented for school success. Using comparisons, insight is given into the differences between successful and unsuccessful pupils of the second generation. The approach starts with an analysis of the school careers of the youngsters in a attempt to isolate the key elements which determine academic results and selection within the educational system. The analysis reveals the importance of science subjects in secondary education for school success of the youngsters. The help of siblings is crucial to overcome problems in school with these subjects and overall the support of siblings is stressed as an important aspect for school success.

How to Cite:

Crul, M., (1996) “Succesfactoren in de schoolloopbanen van Turkse en Marokkaanse jongeren van de Tweede generatie”, Tijdschrift voor Sociologie 17(3), 413–420. doi: https://doi.org/10.21825/sociologos.86400