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Component 1: Socialisation and Culture (Section C, Education)
Quick questions on Gender and ethnic differences in achievement - Eduqas A-Level Sociology Education
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What is ethnicity?Show answer
Achievement and experience also vary by ethnicity, with different patterns for different groups. Explanations again split:
What is handling the explanations carefully?Show answer
Both gender and ethnic explanations require caution: blanket claims about a group's culture risk stereotyping and blaming the victim. The strongest answers show external disadvantage and internal school processes interacting, and recognise that class cuts across both gender and ethnicity.
What is q1?Show answer
Explain what is meant by 'gender domains' in subject choice. [6 marks]
What is q2?Show answer
Analyse two reasons why girls now achieve more highly than boys. [12 marks]
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