6.3.3 Ethnicity and its influence on life outcomes

• What does the term "ethnicity" refer to?

  Cultural identity
• Ethnicity can have a significant influence on an individual's life outcomes
• Match the life outcome with its influence of ethnicity:

  Education ↔️ Barriers or discrimination

  Employment ↔️ Fewer job opportunities

  Health ↔️ Susceptibility to medical conditions

  Housing ↔️ Housing discrimination
• The degree to which ethnicity affects life outcomes is fixed and unchangeable.

  False
• Life chances refer to the opportunities and probabilities of improving one's social and economic position
• The influence of ethnicity on life outcomes can be moderated by factors such as discrimination and cultural norms
• Discrimination based on ethnicity can create significant barriers to life chances.

  True
• The degree to which ethnicity affects life outcomes can depend on factors like socioeconomic status and cultural norms
• Minority cultural backgrounds may face more challenges compared to the majority population.


  True
• Factors like socioeconomic status, discrimination, and cultural norms can moderate the impact of ethnicity
• What wage-related disparity do ethnic minorities often face?

  Lower pay for similar jobs
• Discrimination and prejudice can limit the life chances of ethnic minorities.


  True
• The impact of ethnicity on life outcomes is the same for all individuals regardless of their socioeconomic status.

  False
• Life chances refer to the opportunities and probabilities an individual has of improving their social and economic position
• What are life chances influenced by?

  Socioeconomic status, discrimination, cultural norms
• Certain ethnic groups may face barriers in the education system due to their ethnicity


  True
• The degree to which ethnicity affects life outcomes can vary depending on socioeconomic status


  True
• Language barriers can limit access to education, employment, and healthcare
• Individuals from minority cultural backgrounds may face fewer challenges compared to the majority population

  False
• Why do ethnic groups accumulate wealth at different rates?

  Historical inequalities and access to capital
• Ethnic minorities may experience disparities in access to quality healthcare
• Anti-discrimination legislation aims to protect against unfair treatment in housing, employment, and public services
• What are life chances influenced by?

  Socioeconomic status
• Cultural context has no impact on how ethnicity affects life chances.

  False
• What are the key components of cultural identity that define ethnicity?

  Language, religion, customs
• What is socioeconomic status considered as a key influence on life chances?

  Economic and social position
• What is the term for the opportunities and probabilities an individual has to improve their social and economic position?

  Life chances
• Match the cultural factor with its impact on life outcomes:

  Language ↔️ Barriers to education

  Religion ↔️ Shapes educational choices

  Customs ↔️ Impact on family structures

  Cultural Norms ↔️ Creates barriers or opportunities
• What does ethnicity encompass according to the study material?

  Language, religion, customs, traditions
• Match the cultural factor with its impact on life outcomes:

  Language ↔️ Limits access to education, employment, healthcare

  Religion ↔️ Shapes educational, career, and healthcare choices

  Customs and Traditions ↔️ Impact educational attainment and housing options

  Cultural Norms ↔️ Create barriers or opportunities in life
• Minority cultural groups always face fewer opportunities than the majority population.


  True
• Socioeconomic disparities refer to the unequal distribution of resources, opportunities, and living conditions
• Ethnic minority students may face biases from teachers, leading to lower expectations
• Order the types of policies designed to address ethnic inequalities from most specific to most general:

  1️⃣ Affirmative Action

  2️⃣ Anti-Discrimination Legislation

  3️⃣ Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives

  4️⃣ Multicultural Education

  5️⃣ Community Development Programs
• Match the life outcome with the influence of ethnicity:

  Education ↔️ Barriers or discrimination in the education system

  Employment ↔️ Fewer job opportunities due to discrimination

  Health ↔️ Susceptibility to medical conditions

  Housing ↔️ Discrimination or limited choices
• Ethnicity refers to the cultural identity of a group, encompassing their language
• What type of discrimination may ethnic minorities experience in employment?

  Employment discrimination
• Ethnic background can affect susceptibility to certain medical conditions and access to healthcare
• Match the life outcome with the impact of ethnicity:

  Education ↔️ Barriers and discrimination

  Employment ↔️ Higher rates of discrimination

  Health ↔️ Susceptibility and access

  Housing ↔️ Limited options
• Match the cultural factor with its impact on life outcomes:

  Language ↔️ Limits access to education

  Religion ↔️ Shapes career choices

  Customs ↔️ Impact educational attainment

  Cultural norms ↔️ Create barriers or opportunities