Institutional Racism

• How does institutional racism differ from overt racism?

  Institutional racism is more implied within systems
• What does institutional racism refer to?

  Practices disadvantaging groups based on ethnicity
• What assumptions contribute to institutional racism?

  Initial assumptions about behaviors of ethnic groups
• How does institutional racism affect minority ethnic students?

  They must prove they don't conform to stereotypes
• What is a synoptic link of institutional racism in education?

  McPherson inquiry into the Metropolitan Police
• How might admissions policies be institutionally racist?

  By using dense language not understood by all
• What challenges do ethnic minority groups face in admissions?

  Intimidation by admissions and appeals procedures
• How does the ethnocentric curriculum affect minority students?

  It may serve to exclude minority backgrounds
• What factors in schools may disadvantage minority ethnic groups?

  Uniform, catering, holidays, and activities design
• How do attitudes towards racism impact minority students?

  They may face isolation despite anti-racism policies
• What is the impact of disciplinary processes on black students?

  They are more likely to face harsher discipline
• What did Gilborn and Udel find about teacher expectations?

  Teachers had lower expectations for black students
• Who found that Pakistani and black students face disadvantages in university admissions?

  Taric Madue
• What did Crozier discover about racist behaviors?

  They were common towards Pakistani and Bangladeshi students
• How does liberal chauvinism relate to teacher behavior?

  It can be a form of implicit racism
• What are multicultural policies aimed at?

  Increasing minority ethnic students in higher education
• What evidence suggests institutional racism persists?

  Black students face higher exclusion rates
• Why might Indian and Chinese students not feel the impacts of institutional racism?

  They are seen as model minorities
• What are the key aspects of institutional racism in education?

  • Implied practices disadvantaging ethnic groups
  • Initial assumptions about behaviors
  • Stereotyping and labeling of minority students
  • Complicated admissions processes
  • Ethnocentric curriculum design
  • Disciplinary processes disproportionately affecting black students
• What are the consequences of institutional racism on educational achievement?

  • Minority students face lower expectations
  • Increased likelihood of exclusion and discipline
  • Difficulty navigating admissions processes
  • Cultural differences not recognized or valued
  • Resistance to education among affected groups
• What are the criticisms of teachers' approaches to minority students?

  • Lower expectations for black and working-class students
  • Overcompensation leading to implicit racism
  • Lack of motivation and support for minority students
  • Complicity in perpetuating racist behaviors