Four Explanations Of Ethnic Inequality

Question 1

What are the four explanations of ethnic inequalities?

Answer 1

1. Ethnic inequalities are temporary and the result of minorities failing to assimilate
2. Successful assimilation has resulted in excellent outcomes for minorities in US
3. Ethnic inequalities are the byproduct of cultural factors
4. It is normal for ethnic minorities to be at the bottom of the economic ladder

Question 2

Who said ethnic inequalities are temporary and the result of minorities failing to assimilate?

Answer 2

• Patterson

Question 3

Who said successful assimilation has resulted in excellent outcomes for minorities in US?

Answer 3

• Patterson and Clark

Question 4

Who said ethnic inequalities are the byproduct of cultural factors?

Answer 4

• Robert’s

Question 5

Who said it is normal for ethnic minorities to be at the bottom of the economic ladder?

Answer 5

• Rastogi

Question 6

Why are ethnic inequalities temporary and the result of minorities failing to assimilate?

Answer 6

• ethnic minorities who continued to practice their native cultural norms and values in the public domain could experience hostility from host culture

Question 7

Why has successful assimilation resulted in excellent outcomes for minorities in US?

Answer 7

• examples of highly successful African Americans who have reached high levels of power and wealth despite living in a majority white nation due to the less significant presence of racism in the US society and assimilation of minorities

Question 8

Why are ethnic inequalities the byproduct of cultural factors?

Answer 8

• disparities between non white minority groups in terms of outcomes and standards of living. Asian groups more likely to be self employed due to strong entrepreneurial traditions within Asian cultures, East African Sikhs described as having a strong spirit of enterprise and strong supportive family networks which favoured academic success

Question 9

Why is it normal for ethnic minorities to be at the bottom of the economic ladder?

Answer 9

• the vast majority of migrants attempt to leave a less economically developed country for one that is more, despite not having a high status job and lifestyle waiting for them, most accept they are going to work in lower status due to language, education and vocational qualifications