Racism In Wider Society - External Factors

Question 1

What does Mason say about racism in a wider society?

Answer 1

Discrimination is a continuing and persistent feature of the experience of Britain’s citizens of minority and ethnic origin.

Question 2

What does Rex state about racism?

Answer 2

Racism leads to social exclusion and worsens poverty faced by ethnic minorities. Discrimination means that minorities are more likely to be forced into a substandard accommodation than white people in the same class.

Question 3

What does Wood et al state about racism in employment?

Answer 3

-He sent 3 closely matched job applications to 1000 job vacancies, each job had one white role and 2 ethnic minorities.
-Only 1/16 jobs of ‘ethnic persons’ were offered a rol.
-1/9 jobs of ‘white roles’ were offered a role.