Evaluation Of Institutional Racism

Question 1

Why is racism from teachers unlikely?

Answer 1

• Teachers subscribe to professional ethics that forbid them to act racially
• Legal complications + sanctions
• Pupils may be tempted to use teachers ‘racism’ as an excuse for their own shortcomings

Question 2

What does Sewell argue about racism in schools?

Answer 2

• Not powerful enough to prevent individuals from achieving

- External factors are more relevant for the failure of BAME pupils

Question 3

What are the criticisms of Critical Race Theory?

Answer 3

• Gilborn; Images of pupils from Chinese + Indian origins as ‘model minorities’ reiterates racism
• Makes the educational system appear egalitarian + meritocratic
• Justifies failure of different minorities
• ‘Model minorities’ suffer racism in schools E.g. Chinese students face more harassment