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Factors Affecting Educational Achievement: Ethnicity (WJEC Eduqas GCSE Sociology): Exam Questions

Exam code: C200

27 mins3 questions
1
2 marks

Explain one way racism may affect achievement in schools.

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2
8 marks

Explain, using examples, why some schools may be seen as racist.

You should explore at least two ways in your response.

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3a
2 marks

Look at the following information and answer the questions that follow.

Job discrimination for ethnic minority British


Recent research published in 2018 showed that black Britons and Asians face high levels of discrimination which has not changed since the 1960’s. Other surveys had found less prejudice among the public, but prejudice remains a problem in the workplace.

Adapted from The Guardian, January 2019

Describe what is meant by discrimination.

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3b
2 marks

Explain what is meant by prejudice.

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3c
4 marks

Explain two reasons why some people are prejudiced about people from different ethnic groups.

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3d
9 marks

‘Ethnicity can lead to inequality in the contemporary UK.’ Do you agree with this view?

In your answer you are advised to refer to evidence from at least two areas to support your judgement.

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