Which ethnic group has the highest attainment in the UK?
Chinese pupils
Which ethnic group has the lowest attainment in the UK?
Black Caribbean pupils
What is the key debate about ethnic differences in achievement?
Whether ethnicity social class or gender is most important
Why should sociologists avoid generalising about ethnicity?
Not all ethnic minorities underachieve
What is cultural deprivation?
The idea that some pupils lack the values skills and support needed for school success
How do Bereiter and Engelmann explain underachievement?
Some home speech codes limit educational success
What attitudes do cultural deprivation theorists say hinder achievement?
Fatalism and immediate gratification
How do Moynihan and Murray explain underachievement?
Lone parent families may lack male role models and strong socialisation
How does Sewell explain Black boys underachievement?
Peer pressure and lack of positive male role models
How are Asian families seen as having cultural advantage?
Strong work ethic high value on education and strong parental authority
What did Pryce argue about Asian culture?
It is more resistant to racism
What is Keddies criticism of cultural deprivation theory?
It blames the victim and ignores cultural difference
How do Lawrence and Gillborn explain underachievement?
Racism and institutional racism cause inequality
What did McCulloch find about White working class pupils?
They often have lower aspirations than ethnic minority pupils
What is material deprivation?
Poverty and lack of physical resources
What did Guy Palmer find about ethnic minority poverty?
They are more likely to live in low income households
How does discrimination in wider society affect achievement?
Labour and housing discrimination lead to poverty and fewer opportunities
What are the main policy responses to ethnic underachievement?
Compensatory education multicultural education and anti racist education
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