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"There is evidence of racism in schools and this is a significant factor in accounting for the education outcomes of different ethnic groups." - Discuss
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Sociology Essay "There is evidence of racism in schools and this is a significant factor in accounting for the education outcomes of different ethnic groups." I recent years there have been considerable interest in the educational performance of ethnic minorities. A number of studies have been carried on this issue, a common example is the government - sponsored Swann Committee report Education for all. This report carries out research on different aspect on educational performance, and one aspect that stands out form all is, racism in school. Although the precise findings of studies have varied, most have found that, overall, ethnic minorities (blacks, Asians and other nationalities) tend to do less well than other members in the population. The Swann report found important differences between ethnic minorities' children and white children. From a survey of five LEAs it was found that Asian children did almost as well as whites or 'others'....
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