Ethnic differences in Education (external, Material deprivation and racism)

Question 1

Palmer: income

Answer 1

1/2 of ethnic minority families have lower income in comparison to 1/4 of white families.
Ethnic minorities are also 2x more likely to be unemployed and 3x more likely to be homeless

Question 2

Modood- Income

Answer 2

Low income affects black pupils more than ethnic minorities

Question 3

Mason: Racism

Answer 3

‘Discrimination is a continuous and persistent feature for British citizens of ethnic minority origin’

Question 4

Rex: Racism

Answer 4

Racial discrimination can lead to social exclusion e.g. Ethnic minorities are more to be housed in substandard housing than white people of the same social class