Theorists - Education and Social Policy

Question 1

Key Theorist - Stone: Multicultural Educational Policies

WHAT DOES THIS THEORY ARGUE?

Answer 1

• Low self esteem is not why black pupils fail.

Question 2

Key Theorist - Stone: Multicultural Educational Policies

HOW CAN THIS THEORY BE EVALUATED?

Answer 2

Other critics argue that MCEs pick out stereotypical features of minority cultures but fail to tackle racism.
- New Right argue that national culture should be promoted, rather than cultural divisions.