Ethnicity external factors Flashcards
(10 cards)
Material deprivation linking to achievement
Pakistani and Bangladeshi suufer from material dep
They can’t afford a computer or internet access which makes it hard to complete homework
Wear second-hand uniform which could lead to bullying
Chinese and Indian students have economic capital
so they can afford the resources needed for educational success
Discrimination in wider society affecting achievement
May contribute to lower aspiration in students
They are less likely to get a job than white people
This can lead to fatalism as they feel like there is nothing they can do to make their lives better
parents then transmit these ideas to their children who become demotivated in school as they see no point in trying.
Eval discrimination in society
Some ethnic groups have high-level professional carers who do not suffer from the same levels of racism.
Cultural deprivation Linking achievement
This means lacking the correct skills, attitudes, and knowledge for educational success
Gypsy/Roma may regard education as less important and it isn’t valued
The Roma community do not value education as it isn’t necessary to achieve their goals
The stereotypical for aroma people to find is a manual job and earn a living these do not require qualifications
the girl’s view is to find a husband and become a housewife.
Eval for cultural deprivation
Argues that Gypsy Roma not valuing education isn’t accurate
It is a stereotypical view that makes them feel marginalised
Cultural capital
Chinese and Indian families view education as important
posses a cultural capital as the parents highly value education and there is the family discourse where children work hard for their parents
E.G Chinese tiger mums
Parents provide a lot of support and work long hours to afford tuition fo their children
Cultural deprivation ( family life)
Sewell argues that it is not the absence of a father that is an issue but instead the type of nurturing coming from fathers
Asian family life
South Asian families have a positive impact on their children’s education Asian families tend to be close-knit and supportive of their children’s education
A strong emphasis is placed on educational success
eval of Asian family life
Asian families can stop girls from achieving good results as it control their lives more than boys
girls expected to help out at home
Cultural dep ( language barrier)
Some students may not hear English spoken at home because they use English as an additional language
This can be a barrier to success as they aren’t able to read textbooks or write in english
The parent who don’t speak in english struggle their children
Applying to schools can be difficult as parents cannot read application forms
