Describe some explanations for the lack of interaction between members of different racial and ethnic groups even where there are a high proportion of minority students
What will be an ideal response?
A good answer would include the following key points:
- Up until early adolescence, there is a fair amount of integration among students.
- By mid- to -late adolescence, racial segregation is frequent.
- Focus on power
- Minority groups (described as those with less power) may seek support from others who share their status.
- Interaction with others "like me" may affirm my identity.
- Focus on academic achievement
- Relationships between race and ethnicity and academic achievement may support segregation.
- Overt and covert instances of prejudice may support segregation.
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