External factors- Family structures and support (Black Caribbean)

Question 1

What do some sociologists argue causes underachievement in certain ethnic groups ?

Answer 1

Sociologists argued that ‘dysfunctional family types are to blame to for underacheimevt in certain groups

Question 2

What does Charles Murray (1984) argue about African Caribbean family structures and their effect on children’s education

Answer 2

Murray (1984)- African Caribbean parent to blame. Lack of male role models means that mothers struggle to socialise their children properly.

Question 3

Why does Scruntom (1986) argue that ethnic minorities underachieve ?

Answer 3

Scruntom (1986)- Low achievement is the result of ehtnic minorities failing to embrace and conform to British culture which is rewarded by schools

Question 4

Why does Sewell argue black- Caribbean boys underachieve due to ‘dysfunctional family types’

Answer 4

Sewell - Many Black-Caribbean boys grow up without a father which means that some are drawn into gangs that emphasis an agress, macho form of masculinity which schools oppose

Question 5

How does Keddie evaluate the above claims ?

Answer 5

Keddie (1971) - Blaming victims

Question 6

How does Moon and Invinia (2004) evaluate the above claims ?

Answer 6

Moon and Ivinia (2004)- Found that Black- Carbiebean parents had very high parental involvement with their education and saw their progress as their responsibility rather than the schools. A very high proportion went to parents evenings - 82%