Ethnic Differences in Achievement - External Factors

Question 1

Who says Indian pupils do well despite often not having English as their home language?

Answer 1

Gillborn and Mirza.

Question 2

How does Murray link lone parenthood and ethnic minority under-achievement?

Answer 2

Lack of positive male role models lead to underachievement.

Question 3

What 2 things does Sewell discuss?

Answer 3

1) . Lack of nurturing father =
- black boys join gangs which offer ‘perverse loyalty and love’.
2) . Black boys’ responses to labelling =
- conformity, innovators, etc.

Question 4

What does Palmer say about the trend of material deprivation in ethnic minorities?

Answer 4

• 1/2 = low-income households.
• 2x = more likely to be unemployed.
• 3x = more likely to be homeless.