Ethnicity and identity Flashcards
What does the dominant discourse of teachers define about EM pupils’ identities?
EM pupils’ identities are defined as lacking the favoured identity of the ideal pupil.
This notion is supported by Louise Archer’s research from 2008.
What is the ideal pupil identity according to Archer?
A white, middle class, heterosexual identity seen as achieving through natural ability and initiative.
This identity is considered the ‘favoured’ identity in educational settings.
Define the pathologised pupil identity.
An Asian, ‘deserving poor’, feminised identity, either asexual or with an oppressed sexuality, seen as a plodding conformist and culture-bound over-achiever.
This identity is characterized by hard work rather than natural ability.
What characterizes the demonised pupil identity?
A black or white, working class hyper-sexualised identity seen as unintelligent, peer-led, and a culturally deprived underachiever.
This identity is often associated with negative stereotypes.
Which identities are EM pupils more likely to be seen as?
2 or 3 (pathologised or demonised pupil identities).
This suggests a bias in how teachers perceive students from ethnic minorities.
How are Asian girls stereotyped according to the text?
As quiet and passive.
This stereotype reflects broader societal perceptions of Asian female students.
What stereotypes are commonly associated with black students?
Challenging, excessively sexual, and having ‘non-aspirational’ home cultures.
These stereotypes contribute to negative perceptions in educational contexts.
