3. PUPIL RESPONSES AND SUBCULTURES

Question 1

Fuller’s (1984) study of a group of black girls in a London comprehensive school

Answer 1

a. Instead of accepting negative stereotypes of themselves, they channelled their anger into the pursuit of educational success.
b. They didn’t limit their friends, they didn’t seek the approval of teachers
c. Showed a deliberate lack of concern about school routines

Question 2

What 2 things does Fuller’s study show?

Answer 2

1. Pupils may still succeed even when they refuse to conform

2. Negative labelling doesn’t always lead to failure

Question 3

Mac and Ghaill’s (1992) study of black and Asian ‘A’ Level students at a sixth form

Answer 3

a. Students didn’t respond to their negative label

Question 4

Mirza’s 3 types of teacher racism:

Answer 4

1. The colour-blind: teachers who believe all pupils are equal but in practice allow racism to go unchallenged
2. The liberal chauvinist: teachers who believe black pupils are culturally deprived, low expectations
3. The overt racists: teachers who believe blacks are inferior and actively discriminate against them

Question 5

Sewell; 4 responses

Answer 5

1. Rebels
   - Rejected the goals of the school
   - Saw white boys as effeminate
2. Conformists
   - Largest group
   - Keen to succeed
3. Retreatists
   - Tiny minority
   - Disconnected from both school and black subcultures
4. Innovators
   - Pro-education but anti-school
   - Valued success but didn’t seek teacher approval