Sentences with phrase «existing social divides»

Since the policy was announced, the government has sought to defend its plans from a barrage of criticism from politicians of all colours, academics and the schools community, who have warned that the creation of new grammar schools could deepen existing social divides.

Liam Burns, National Union of Students (NUS) president said: «Ministers» claims that their proposals will put power in the hands of students have been shown to be spurious and it is increasingly clear that the course they are pursuing will actually restrict access to university for disadvantaged students, entrench existing social divides, and cost far more than expected.

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Mothers also mention concerns about remaining independent, dividing care equally with the father, and reluctance to feed in public, proving that many social and cultural barriers still exist.