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Researching and understanding social inequalities (Component 2)
Quick questions on Ethnicity inequality - OCR A-Level Sociology Component 2
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What is patterns of ethnic inequality?Show answer
Patterns include higher unemployment and an ethnic penalty (lower pay and slower progression than equally qualified white workers) for some groups, concentration in the secondary labour market, and over-representation in stop and search, arrests and imprisonment. Outcomes vary between ethnic groups, which is itself important evidence.
What is institutional racism?Show answer
The key concept is institutional racism: racism built into the rules, procedures and culture of an institution, rather than just individual prejudice. The Macpherson Report (1999), following the racist murder of Stephen Lawrence and the flawed police investigation, found the Metropolitan Police institutionally racist. This shifted explanation from individual bigots to systemic disadvantage.
What is q1?Show answer
Outline two areas in which ethnic inequality can be seen. [4 marks]
What is q2?Show answer
Outline and explain two Marxist arguments about ethnic inequality. [10 marks]
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