Ethnic inequality refers to disparities in resource access, opportunities, and rights among different ethnic groups. It affects health, with minorities often facing worse outcomes, education, where disparities in achievement and opportunities persist, and employment, with higher unemployment rates for certain ethnic minorities. These systemic issues are rooted in historical and contemporary social structures and require comprehensive policy interventions.
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Ethnicity refers to cultural practices and beliefs, while race has been discredited and historically used to justify oppressive practices
Historical and Contemporary Structures
Ethnic inequality is influenced by both past and present social structures
Manifestations in Life Domains
Ethnic inequality can be seen in various areas such as health, education, and employment
Ethnic minorities face systemic disadvantages in areas such as employment, education, and health
Black individuals in the UK are statistically more likely to be arrested, prosecuted, and receive longer sentences than their White counterparts
Ethnic minorities are at a higher risk of being victims of various crimes, including hate crimes and domestic violence
The systemic nature of ethnic inequality in the criminal justice system highlights the need for reforms to ensure fairness and equity
Black Caribbean students in the UK historically underperform in GCSE examinations, while Asian students tend to have higher rates of A-Level completion and university attendance
Socioeconomic factors can impact the educational journey of ethnic minorities
Ethnic minorities may face barriers to entering prestigious universities and encounter higher rates of poverty and unemployment later in life
Ethnic minorities, particularly those from Bangladeshi and Pakistani backgrounds, have higher unemployment rates compared to their White peers
Discriminatory hiring practices and systemic biases contribute to employment gaps for ethnic minorities
Targeted interventions are necessary to promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace and address employment disparities for ethnic minorities
Ethnic minorities often report worse health outcomes than the national average, with factors such as socioeconomic status playing a role
Efforts to reduce health inequities must consider the social determinants of health and address the underlying causes of these disparities
Addressing the root causes of health disparities is crucial in reducing ethnic inequality in health outcomes
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The term 'ethnicity' is derived from the Greek word '______,' which translates to 'people' or '______.'
ethnos
nation
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The concept of ______, now largely discredited in the social sciences, was once used to suggest biological differences among ______.
race
humans
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Root causes of ethnic disparities
Institutional biases, social exclusion mechanisms perpetuating racism and discrimination.
