External factors- Attitudes and values (black families)

Question 1

What do overall arguments suggest about attitudes and values effects on students educational achievement ?

Answer 1

Arguments suggest different ethnic groups are socialised into or inherit different attitudes and values

Question 2

What does Arnot (2004) suggest about the attitudes and value inherited by black pupils ?

Answer 2

Arnot (2004) suggested that the media have created an anti-school role model for black pupils in particular which he describes as ‘the ultra- tough ghetto superstar’ reinforced through rap videos and MTV

Question 3

How does the lack of male role models effect the achievement of black pupils ?

Answer 3

It is argued males in particular underachievers because they lack positive role models (data about black family households) In compensation, such boys may turn to deviant role models, for example leading figures in hyper masculine and territorial street gang in their neighbourhood (which supposedly value crime and deviance, peer loyalty and are anti authority and anti school)

Such boys are likely to be excluded from school because of their disruptive attitudes and behaviour

Question 4

What is another suggested reason of why black children may underachieve ?

Answer 4

Lack of motivation is often seen as a major cause of failure in many black children. Most children