Ethnicity

Question 1

Intellectual and linguistic skills (External)

Answer 1

• EMG’s lack adequate stimulation and linguistic development through socialisation

Question 2

Bernstein- code

Answer 2

Use of elaborate vs restricted code

Question 3

Attitudes and values (External)

Answer 3

EMG’s are socialised into different attitudes and values

Question 4

Arnot - attitudes and values

Answer 4

The media has created an anti- school role model for black pupils, ‘ultra- tough ghetto superstar’ reinforced through rap lyrics

Question 5

Family structure and parental support ( External)

Answer 5

• ‘Dysfunctional’ family types are to blame for EMG’s underachievement

Question 6

Murray - Family structure + support

Answer 6

• Afro- Caribbean lone parenthood to blame
• Lack of male role model means mothers struggle to adequately socialise children

Question 7

Driver + Ballard - parental attitudes

Answer 7

Asian parents have more positive attitudes towards education and are more supportive

Question 8

Racism in wider society (External)
Rex

Answer 8

racial discrimination links education and poverty. In housing minorities are more likely to be in poor accommodation. In employment ethnic minorities face extensive discrimination in areas such as telesales, admin and opportunities. This could discourage ethnic minority students
from trying in school.

Question 9

Ethnocentric curriculum (Internal)

Answer 9

The British curriculum gives priority to British culture and disregards others

Question 10

Ball - ethnocentric curriculum

Answer 10

The curriculum in British schools promotes little Englandism by focusing on British empire