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AQA GCSE · Question 13 · Education

What term is commonly used by sociologists to describe a curriculum that is biased, coming from the point of view of one culture?

Answer options:

A.

Egalitarian

B.

Ethnocentric

C.

Ethnographic

D.

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How to approach this question

Focus on the key phrase 'biased, coming from the point of view of one culture'. The prefix 'ethno-' relates to ethnicity or culture, and 'centric' means centred on. This should lead you to the correct term.

Full Answer

B.Ethnocentric✓ Correct
The correct answer is B, Ethnocentric. An ethnocentric curriculum is one that reflects the culture of one dominant ethnic group while ignoring others.
An ethnocentric curriculum is one that reflects the culture of the dominant group in society. For example, critics argue the UK school curriculum is ethnocentric because it focuses on White British history, literature, and culture, while largely ignoring or misrepresenting the contributions and perspectives of minority ethnic groups. Sociologists argue this can lead to the underachievement of some ethnic minority pupils as they may feel their culture is devalued by the school.

Common mistakes

Students might confuse 'ethnocentric' with 'ethnographic', which is a research method. It's important to learn the precise definitions of these key sociological terms.

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