Education past paper questions

Question 1

Describe two examples of how schools may be ethnocentric

Answer 1

• Dominant group’s language as medium of instruction.
• Selection of subject matter/role models, e.g. artists, writers, scientists
  studied.
• Dominant group’s religion taught or practised in school.
• Perspective on history from dominant ethnic group.
• Portrayal of ethnic groups in reading schemes, story books, etc.
• Guidance towards subject or career choices based on ethnic stereotypes.
• Racist labelling by teachers.
• Peer group racist discrimination