Ethnic Inequalities Flashcards
How do black feminists explain ethnic inequality?
They argue that white feminists fail to acknowledge the experiences of black women.
What does the black feminist Brewer 1993 say?
He explains the triple systems theory, black women are oppressed through gender, ethnicity and being working class.
What does the black feminist Mirza 1997 say?
There is a distinct need for black feminism.
Black feminists have a true insight into what is true in society or not.
What is the cultural explanation of ethnic inequality?
They look at the choices of each ethnic group that affects their life chances. Such as cultural traits like language and values or attitudes.
What does Modood et al 1997 say?
He found that 3/5 Bangladeshi women and half of Pakistani women don’t speak English. This reduces their life chances.
What does the cultural theorist roberts say?
Asian groups are more likely to be self employed or own businesses as they have a strong entrepreneurial attitude.
How do functionalists explain ethnic inequality?
They argue that immigrants are faced with inequality because of their cultural differences. They have low skills relative to society.
What does the functionalist Patterson 1965 say?
He identified 3 causes of racial discrimination:
Hosts fear of social change
Resentment of having to compete for jobs
Failure to assimilate
Argues that they face a culture clash with their hosts
What does the Marxist Oliver Cox 1970 say?
He argues there is a relationship between capitalism and racism. He says racism would not have developed if capitalism did not exist.
What do the Marxists Castles and Kosack 1973 say?
He studied immigrant groups in Europe and acknowledged some groups are in low paid jobs. Discrimination in British society means ethnic minorities can’t get good jobs
What are the 3 ideological reasons that castles and kosack use for ethnic inequality?
To legitimise
To divide and rule
To scapegoat
How do Neo Marxists explain inequality?
They agree that racism is connected to exploitation of migrant labour but say Thais is not the only reason.
What does the neo Marxist Solomos et al 1982 say?
Suggest that it’s linked to capitalism but also economic factors such as government policies.
What does the Marxist Lawrence 1982 say?
Develops the idea of Solomos and claimed a new racism has emerged.
The ruling class created ideologies around the concepts of being British.
The high unemployment and economic instability is a source of the problem
What does Max Weber say?
Recognises the important in the difference between the bourgeoisie and proletariat but argues the ethnic differences between the working class is significant. Stratification in modern society could occur on the basis of non economic factors
