Ethnicity and Achievement - External

Question 1

Bereiter and Engelmann

Answer 1

Black e/m lack intellectual stimulation needed for educational success + restricted code

Question 2

New Right

Answer 2

Black e/m children are socialised into fatalistic, “live for today” ideals which do not value a strong work ethic

Question 3

Scruton

Answer 3

Some e/m fail to integrate into British mainstream culture

Question 4

Murray

Answer 4

Lack of positive male role model in black e/m causes underachievement of boys.

Cycle of deprivation

Question 5

Sewell (Asian)

Answer 5

Strong asian work ethic, mirrors schools expectations

Question 6

Lumpton

Answer 6

Asian families support the school’s behaviour polices + strong work ethic

Question 7

Sewell (black)

Answer 7

Black father’s “tough love” prevents black boys from overcoming emotional difficulties so they seek role models through joining violent youth subcultures

Question 8

MATERIAL DEPRIVATION: Palmer

Answer 8

Bangladeshi + Pakistani = poorest in the uk, tend to live in areas of high unemployment

Question 9

RACISM IN WIDER SOCIETY: Rex

Answer 9

Highlights racism in society - e/m are forced by councils into substandard housing