Ethnicity external Flashcards
What do Bereiter & Engelmann argue about the language spoken by low-income black American families?
It is inadequate for educational success
This argument suggests that language barriers contribute to educational challenges.
According to Gillborn & Mirza (2000), how do Indian pupils perform academically?
They do well despite often having no English as their home language
This highlights the resilience and adaptability of Indian pupils in the educational system.
What does Moynihan (1965) identify as a problem in many black families?
Many are headed by lone mothers, leading to deprivation of adequate care
This situation results in financial struggles and a lack of male role models.
What positive aspect does Driver (1977) highlight about black Caribbean families?
They provide girls with positive role models of strong independent women
This counters the narrative of solely negative family structures.
What cultural difference does Pryce (1979) note between black Caribbean and Asian pupils?
Black Caribbean culture is less cohesive and less resistant to racism
This is contrasted with the higher achievement of Asians who have a stronger cultural identity.
What does Lawrence (1982) argue about the underachievement of black pupils?
It is due to racism, not a weak culture or lack of self-esteem
This challenges prevailing stereotypes about black students.
According to Sewell (2009), what is the effect of lack of fatherly nurturing on black boys?
It makes it hard for them to overcome emotional and behavioural difficulties
This emphasizes the importance of parental involvement in child development.
What does Gillborn (2008) identify as a major issue in the education system?
Institutional racism
This suggests that systemic issues, not peer pressure, affect educational outcomes.
What does Lupton (2004) say about adult authority in Asian families?
It is similar to that in schools, with respectful behaviour expected from children
This reflects a culture of discipline that aligns with educational expectations.
How does Keddie describe the underachievement of ethnic minorities?
As victim-blaming, suggesting schools are ethnocentric
This indicates a bias that disadvantages minority students.
According to Palmer (2012), what proportion of ethnic minority children live in low-income households?
Almost half
This statistic highlights significant socio-economic disparities faced by ethnic minorities.
What does Modood (2004) say about the effects of low income on different ethnic groups?
They are much less for other ethnic groups than for white pupils
This suggests that not all ethnic minorities experience the same level of disadvantage.
What does Rex (1986) state about racial discrimination?
It causes social exclusions and worsens poverty faced by minorities
This points to the broader societal impacts of racism.
What disparity did Wood et al (2010) find in job applications between ethnic minorities and whites?
1/16 ethnic minority applications offered interviews versus 1/9 white applications
This illustrates systemic discrimination in hiring practices.
