Inequality and Ethnicity (AQA A-Level Sociology): Quizzes
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Why do sociologists focus on ethnicity rather than race?
Why do sociologists focus on ethnicity rather than race?
Ethnicity emphasises shared culture
Why do sociologists reject the concept of race?
Why do sociologists reject the concept of race?
No scientific basis & historical misuse
Which male ethnic groups face the highest unemployment rates?
Which male ethnic groups face the highest unemployment rates?
Other Black, Black Caribbean backgrounds
What proportion of overcrowded UK households are ethnic minorities?
What proportion of overcrowded UK households are ethnic minorities?
Nearly half
According to Modood (1997), which pupils achieved the highest educational results?
According to Modood (1997), which pupils achieved the highest educational results?
Chinese & Indian pupils
Which ethnic community reports the highest levels of poor health?
Which ethnic community reports the highest levels of poor health?
Bangladeshi communities
What is institutional racism?
What is institutional racism?
Policies that intentionally/unintentionally discriminate
What did the Macpherson Report (1999) conclude about the Metropolitan Police?
What did the Macpherson Report (1999) conclude about the Metropolitan Police?
It was institutionally racist
How does Sheila Patterson (1965) view ethnic inequalities?
How does Sheila Patterson (1965) view ethnic inequalities?
Temporary disadvantages resolved by assimilation
According to Castles & Kosack (1973), how does capitalism benefit from ethnic division?
According to Castles & Kosack (1973), how does capitalism benefit from ethnic division?
Creates a divided working class
What characterises the primary labour market in dual labour market theory?
What characterises the primary labour market in dual labour market theory?
Secure employment with good wages & training
What does Charles Murray (1984) attribute ethnic minority disadvantage to?
What does Charles Murray (1984) attribute ethnic minority disadvantage to?
Cultural factors like unwillingness to work