Education - Ethnic Factors Flashcards
What is Cultural Deprivation?
A theory suggesting lack of cultural resources negatively affects educational success
Cultural deprivation theorists argue this is a cause of unachievement for many minority children.
Who argues that language spoken by low-income black American families is inadequate for educational success?
Bereiter and Engelmann
They highlight the linguistic challenges faced by these families.
What do cultural deprivation theorists argue is a main cause of failure among black children?
Lack of motivation
They believe this is due to socialization into a subculture with a fatalistic attitude.
According to Moynihan (1979), what family structure issue contributes to the underachievement of black children?
Dysfunctional family structures, often led by lone mothers
This leads to inadequate care and lack of role models.
What does Sewell (2009) identify as a problem for black boys in education?
Lack of fatherly nurturing or ‘tough love’
He argues this leads to emotional and behavioral struggles.
What is the ‘Asian work ethic’ as described by Sewell (2009)?
Supportive family structures leading to educational success among Indian and Chinese pupils
It emphasizes respect and discipline similar to that expected in schools.
What did McCulloch (2014) find regarding aspirations of ethnic minority pupils compared to white British pupils?
Ethnic minority pupils are more likely to aspire to go to university
This may be influenced by parental support.
What is Compensatory Education?
Policies aimed at addressing cultural deprivation
Examples include Operation Head Start.
What does Driver (1977) argue about the effects of ethnicity in education?
It ignores the positive effects, such as strong role models in black Caribbean families
These families can provide girls with examples of independence.
According to Palmer (2012), what percentage of ethnic minority children live in low-income households?
Half
This is compared to a quarter of white children.
What does Modood (2004) suggest about the impact of low income on different ethnic groups?
The effects are much less severe for some ethnic groups than for white pupils
This indicates that ethnicity can mitigate some impacts of poverty.
What is the ‘A-to-C economy’ as described by Gillborn and Youdell (2000)?
A focus on students most likely to achieve high grades
This leads to educational triage and potentially neglects other students.
What does Archer (2008) define as the ideal pupil identity?
A white, middle-class, masculinised identity
This identity is associated with natural talent and success.
How do teachers often view Asian pupils, according to Wright (1992)?
They assume their English is poor and see them as a problem
This can lead to neglect in addressing their educational needs.
What is the concept of ‘locked-in inequality’ as described by Roithmayr (2003)?
Institutional racism that perpetuates inequality
It suggests that inequality becomes self-sustaining over time.
