Dimensions Of Inequality: Ethnicity Flashcards
(10 cards)
What does parsons argue about skin colour?
- argued that the ‘American negro’ was a second class citizen, as skin colour symbolised status- but overtime,this common value would change and minority ethnic groups able to play full role in the meritocratic society
What does Patterson say about the host-immigrant model?
-cultural difference (language,qualifications, customs) disadvantages the immigrant group In a host society
- described a culture clash between W. Indians (oily,no queuing at bus stops) and English ‘hosts’ (private,quiet)
- the hosts were not raciest-just unsure/suspicious about how to act towards the newcomers
- this uncertainity led t conflict. Over jobs/ housing, etc but Patterson was convinced that harmony would follow
What is a criticism of the host immigrant model?
- accused of ‘victim blaming’ (e.g it is the culture of immigrants that attracts conflict)
What did the BBC survey find about ethnic minorities?
Racial discrimination in the workplace- ethnic minority applicants still faced discrimination in the workplace- CVs were given names from specific backgrounds- white, black, Muslim applicants were given same qualifications but cvs were presented differently- whites were offered more interviews. 9% Muslims had a similar response- unable to receive good paying jobs, unstable
Give stats to show the inequality in healthcare
-Black women 5x more likely to die during pregnancy than white people, BW not listened to- often rushed back to the hospital, -Bangladeshi men 3% more likely to die from COVID than white. 1 IN 4 women who died during maternity in 2012-14 born outside of the uk- 46% non uk citizens.
Give stats to show the inequalities in employment
Asian + Black people have lower average earnings, even with the same job as white people. According to commission, ethnic minorities more likely to work in low-paying industries with security and hospitality .minority ethnic groups more likely to be in poorest 5th of population- 60% Bangladeshi families live in low- income households even when at least 1 adult is in paid employment compared to 10% white families.
-2011 census- 16-64 Bangladeshi + black Africans suffer unemployment, highest employment rate- white-73%
What does Dorling argue about racism?
- points out that many problems with immigration are more to do with skin colour than status
- it is not the immigration that is of actual concern, it is who the potential immigrants might
- Britain has both inwards and outwards migration- there are lot of british citizens with grandchildren living abroad as there are people with grandparents abroad
What does Platt argue about ethnicity and employment?
-the white women have higher proportion of older workers and may not command higher pay rates due to uk gender differences
-racism and sexism probably play their part in ethnicity and employment with further factors of class and age
- higher part time employment rates may be Down to higher monrates of disability amongst Bangladeshi men and the number of small business men in Pakistani ethnicity may be down to the types of jobs they do
What did Roger’s and Pilgrim find about ethnicity and mental health?
- metal health studies show that afro-Caribbeans display higher levels of depression and rates of schizophrenia than majority of the population
- in general, BME groups are over-represented in mental health inpatient settings
- mhs (viewed as institutions of social control, based on dominant perceptions of young afro- Caribbean men exhibiting behaviour as a social threat
- supported by research from the last 3 decades, which shows this group is more likely than its ethnic majority to be compulsorily admitted to mental health institution and placed in locked wards
- might not be racially prejudice- institutions may discriminate due to norms, values that impact how their heath is understood
How does language and culture cause ethnic inequalities in healthcare?
- Asian women are less likely to visit ante- and post-natal clinics, explaining higher levels of infant mortality, Asian women often prefer to see female doctors, and may find it difficult to discuss health issues with white male doctors, the number of female GPs is lowest in those areas which have the highest concentrations of Asian householdso
- older Asian women speak poor English, may create difficulties communicating with, health professionals are often not sufficiently familiar with the religious, cultural, dietary. Practices of different ethnic groups so concerns may not been understood/ needs met.
