Teachers often define pupils as having stereotypical ethnic identities. Three pupil identities: Idealised- white, middle class, masculinised, with normal sexuality. Seen as achieving in the right way, through natural ability & initiative.
Pathologized- Asian, ‘deserving poor‘, feminised identity. Seen as plodding conformist and culture bound over achiever. Succeeds through hard work rather than natural ability
Demonised- black or white, working-class, hyper-sexualised identity, seen as unintelligent, peer led, culturally deprived underachiever.