African, Caribbean & Pakistani families more susceptible to racism in wider society impacting on job chances in later life. Indian and Chinese families more resistant to racism.
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Impact of Racism
Racism leads to negative stereotypes which have an impact on the students are perceived inside school and therefore can link to internal reasons
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Cultural Backgrounds
Afro-Caribbean have culture of conspicuous consumption according to Arnott which promotes anti-school values and immediate gratification. Chinese & Indian culture promote success as essential.
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Parental Involvement
African & Caribbean have strong matriarchal figures that promote positive role models for girls. Lupton found Asian families have authoritarian parents that mimic authoritarian style of schools. Tiger Moms of Chinese students push students to achieve
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Material Deprivation
Minority ethnic groups often belong in the lowest socio-economic groups according to Flannerty with unemployment particularly high for African and Caribbean males in society.
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Impact of Material Deprivation for ethnic groups
Impacts their ability to purchase additional resources, have safe housing, students having a place to study and travel costs to and from school or college or be in part time employment
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Language differences
According to the Swann Report, most minority ethnic children have similar language skills to native speakers of English, however their parents might not.
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Impact of language differences
Puts ethnic minority parents at a disadvantage when helping children with homework, applying for schools, dealing with external agencies and teachers
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Impact of Racism
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Racism leads to negative stereotypes which have an impact on the students are perceived inside school and therefore can link to internal reasons
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