Swain, Spencer ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2191-0041 and Sloanes, Owen (2025) Coastal Communities and Educational Inequalities: Investigating the Barriers to Accessing University Among Young People on the North Yorkshire Coast. Globalisation, Societies and Education. (In Press)

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Abstract

This article examines the under-representation of young people from the North Yorkshire Coast in higher education (HE). The study explores how entrenched socio-economic conditions shape aspirations and educational pathways through semi-structured interviews with students, teachers, and policymakers. Using Bourdieu's concept of habitus, we highlight the influence of ingrained dispositions, limited capital, and temporal experiences on HE access. The research critiques neoliberal notions of aspirational citizenship, which neglect structural challenges faced by coastal communities. Thereby underscoring the need for policy reforms that address students' unique socio-cultural and economic realities in deindustrialised coastal areas to foster equitable educational opportunities.

Item Type:	Article
Status:	In Press
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HT Communities. Classes. Races J Political Science > JC Political theory L Education > L Education (General) L Education > LB Theory and practice of education
School/Department:	School of Education, Language and Psychology
URI:	https://ray.yorksj.ac.uk/id/eprint/11420

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