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Cultural and Educational Inequalities

            There are many times in our life it happens that we completely change our mind just because we get so much influenced by our surroundings. Cultural influence, social expectation, plays a huge role in people's growth and development. Now a day's television medium also plays a very important role when it comes to educate general public, because this medium is the easiest way we can put our point of views about anything and everything in front of everyone plays biggest role in influence big mass of people. We read many articles about gender inequalities in which because of social expectation image of women is way different than men onscreen and of screen which is very sad. This whole stereotypical mindset about women, poor people and people of different color has immensely affected our educational system. .
             Even female characters onscreen are questioned all the time just because they female. When it comes it male characters nobody ask them why they made like in such a way but if female character something which is not accepted in our daily life then it is something that should not be shown. For example Buffy from "Buffy the Vampire" was criticized so much at the time that it underwent major revision between two texts, because it was not what everyone was used to of seeing.
             When we talk about public mindset it all comes from their culture, their upbringing and atmosphere around them. Not in every culture or religion gives equal respect to women in compare to men. Some part of the world women are not even allowed to have a basic education just because it is not allowed in their religion. Women are treated like some nonliving thing which unfortunately are just used as source which gives them son. Like I said media plays very important role because slowly it is changing everyone's mindset about women and their importance. Other side of this coin is that uneducated parents don't want to have a girl child because of all these social norms which creates another problems in the society of killing girl child before they even born.


Essays Related to Cultural and Educational Inequalities

1. Removing Cultural Biases in the Education System

The public discussion centering on cross-national differences in education systems sparked this study in which the author argues that the connection between 'economic inequality and educational achievement' in affluent societies is an unspoken and far reaching factor that is ignored. ... Inequalities and crossings: Literacy and the spaces-in-between. ... Literacy inequalities in theory and practice: The power to name and define. International Journal of Educational Development, 31(6), 580-6. doi: 10.1016/j.ijedudev.2010.09.005 The author analyzes the exact issues that are addressed...

  • Word Count: 1651
  • Approx Pages: 7
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  • Grade Level: Undergraduate

2. Cultural Diversity in Australian Schools

The Ethnocentric view of education is that it maintains social inequalities by reinforcing and perpetuating ideas of a 'dominant' cultural 'status quo'. ... This cements issues of inequality for the cultural and linguistic groups who do not identify with the perceived 'dominant' culture. ... (McLeod, 2009, p. 410) McLeod states that the 'relationship between educational and social inequalities and opportunities is one of the most fundamental issues in the sociology of education.' ... Quantitive studies are based on the investigation of educational...

  • Word Count: 2978
  • Approx Pages: 12
  • Has Bibliography
  • Grade Level: Undergraduate

3. Inequalities in Population Health

There was a growing recognition of the importance of social, economic and cultural inequalities in health. ... Therefore, it could be said, that a sufficient income is a requirement for a number of other determinants of health, such as suitable housing, a balanced diet and access to educational opportunities. ... (Blane et al,1996, pg171) Educational attainment is strongly related to subsequent occupation and income level. ... Also once attained educational achievement cannot be lost. ... One key area aimed to extend access to academic educational opportunities to able children from econ...

  • Word Count: 2122
  • Approx Pages: 8
  • Has Bibliography
  • Grade Level: Undergraduate

4. Issues with Multicultural Education

Unfortunately, racism still existing in our education system and is one of the causes of academically low performance and other negative issues regarding the educational level of a student. ... Awareness campaigns is a very important factor for schools and also should introduce students to a variety of cultural backgrounds. ... School should educate about cultural diversity, its importance and how to appreciate people with a different cultural background. ... They also can request help from outside agencies which fight the inequality and racism. The solution of racism, inequality and discrim...

  • Word Count: 719
  • Approx Pages: 3
  • Has Bibliography
  • Grade Level: Undergraduate

5. UK Education Policies and Achievement Gaps

Educational inequality is a reflection of wider social inequalities. ... In this respect, an ideology is fundamental as to how government will explain, or indeed attempt to deal with a public or social issue such as educational inequality. ... Income inequality, or family background, appears to be the strongest indicator of educational attainment. ... Pierre Bourdieu argues that cultural capital play a major part in educational success. ... In fact, evidence suggests that countries with more state control over education, and stronger welfare provisions have less educational inequality and soci...

  • Word Count: 2087
  • Approx Pages: 8
  • Has Bibliography
  • Grade Level: Undergraduate

6. Racial Inequality in the United States

These problems include gender inequality, poverty, and racial disparities. However, the most outstanding problem facing the United States encompasses on racial inequalities. ... Economic inequality affects the United States significantly. ... However, social stratification in the two countries totally depends on both economic and cultural factors. ... The inequalities worsen the problems facing the Black community. ...

  • Word Count: 2870
  • Approx Pages: 11
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  • Grade Level: Undergraduate

7. Classroom of america

Cultural differences between those who control educational institutions and many minority students result in a biased educational system that neglects many students. ... Conflict Theory attests that the educational system's true function is to reinforce and perpetuate the inequalities existing in society. ... Educational materials stressing the historical influences and cultural values of the dominant society, supported by a bombardment of outside media, cheat students in two ways. ... Testing bias is yet another aspect that leads to inequality in the educational system. ... However,...

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  • Approx Pages: 11
  • Grade Level: Undergraduate

8. Sociology of Education

Class structure provides evidence to the socioeconomic inequalities brought on by the U.S. educational system. ... There is also a difference in cultural capital and student involvement that implies high-class students are more likely to advocate for themselves while lower class students are not. ... Today, race continues to have a large impact on educational attainment. ... Sex and gender also have an impact on educational attainment and there are several explanations for educational disparities amongst them. ... Buchman's states in, Gender Inequalities in Education, that gender inequali...

  • Word Count: 2340
  • Approx Pages: 9
  • Grade Level: Undergraduate

9. Health Issues and Socio-Economic Status

Schools in low-SES communities suffer from high levels of unemployment, having their best qualified leaving to better schools and this leads to lower educational achievement (APA). ... By looking at the Material and structural resources as well as the Cultural and Behavioural and Historical factors which help cause this inequality. Cultural and behavioural factors refers to the fact that different people have different cultural and behavioural habits which effect their health outcomes. ... While it is important to consider the aforementioned material resources, historical and cultural factors ...

  • Word Count: 1918
  • Approx Pages: 8
  • Grade Level: Undergraduate

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