External Factors leading to Ethnic differences in Achievement Flashcards
What are the 3 main aspects of Cultural Deprivation for ethnic differences ?
- Intellectual and Linguistic Skills
-Attitudes and Values
-Family structure and Parental Support
How do lack of intellectual and linguistic skills lead to underachievement for some minority children ?
Lack of intellectual and linguistic skills is a major cause of underachievement for many minority children because many children from low income families lack intellectual stimulation and enriching experiences leaving them poorly equipped for school as haven’t developed the reasoning and problem solving skills.
Why is lack of motivation a major cause of failure in many black children ?
Lack of motivation is a major cause of failure in many black children because most are socialized into a subculture that instils a fatalistic live for today attitude that does not value education and leaves them unequipped for success unlike main stream culture that majority are socialized into which instils ambition , competivesness and willingness to make sacrifices to achieve long term goals.
Why do Indian and chinese pupils academically well ?
Indian and Chinese pupils benefit from supportive families that have an “Asian work ethic “and place a high value on education
What is the main policy that is being used to tackle cultural deprivation and an example in USA ?
Compensatory education , for example head start in the USA had the aim to compensate children for the cultural deficit they are said to suffer because of deprived backgrounds.
Why do Critics oppose compensatory education ?
Critics Oppose compensatory education because they see it as an attempt to impose the dominant white culture on children who already have a coherent culture of their own
What are the 2 alternatives critics of compensatory education propose to solve cultural deprivation ?
-Multicultural education - a policy that recognizes and values minority cultures and includes them in the curriculum
-Anti-racist education -A policy that challenges the prejudice and discrimination that exists in schools and wider society
What is Material Deprivation ?
Material deprivation means the lack of those physical necessities that are seen as essential or normal for life in today’s society.
Who are more likely to face material deprivation ?
Ethnic minorities are more likely to face material deprivation
What are some reasons why some ethnic minorities may be at greater risk of material deprivation ?
- Many live in economically depressed areas with high unemployment rates and low wage rates.
-Cultural factors such as the tradition of the Purdah in Muslim households , which prevents women from working outside of the home.
-A lack of language skills and foreign qualifications may not be recognized by UK employers.
-Asylum seekers may not be allowed to take work.
-Racial discrimination in the labor market and housing market
