In the article "Black/White differences in school performance: The oppositional culture explanation" the author uses oppositional culture theory and socioeconomic status to emphasize why there is a gap between whites and blacks in the united states when it comes to dealing with school performance.
Oppositional culture theory emphasizes how blacks see limited payoff when it comes to going to school because it’s not benefiting them in the long run (Downey, 2008, pg.122). Most African Americans felt this way because in the past black people actually took advantage of the education that they received, but they lacked labor market reward for their accomplishment even though they received their education. African Americans also believed that schooling is dominated by white people and …show more content…
For example, Asia American had to adapt to the cultural norms in American and for anyone from a different country that is not an easy change. Despite the cultural shock they may have experienced, it didn’t stop them from excelling in school. Another reason why there is an educational gap between white and black children is because most black children are raised in lower socioeconomic status than white children. Research has shown that if black children and white children, families were at the same socioeconomic level, black children (and family) would only be able only have a fraction of wealth of what white families have (Conley 1999, Oliver, Shaprio 1995, Orr 2003, pg.111).The author argues that the research that was conducted was flawed because it only focused on the equal socioeconomic level for white and black but didn’t take into consideration the families conditions. Research was conducted again, in a community where blacks and whites had a great neighborhood and great schools (even playing field). According to the 1990
Oppositional culture theory emphasizes how blacks see limited payoff when it comes to going to school because it’s not benefiting them in the long run (Downey, 2008, pg.122). Most African Americans felt this way because in the past black people actually took advantage of the education that they received, but they lacked labor market reward for their accomplishment even though they received their education. African Americans also believed that schooling is dominated by white people and …show more content…
For example, Asia American had to adapt to the cultural norms in American and for anyone from a different country that is not an easy change. Despite the cultural shock they may have experienced, it didn’t stop them from excelling in school. Another reason why there is an educational gap between white and black children is because most black children are raised in lower socioeconomic status than white children. Research has shown that if black children and white children, families were at the same socioeconomic level, black children (and family) would only be able only have a fraction of wealth of what white families have (Conley 1999, Oliver, Shaprio 1995, Orr 2003, pg.111).The author argues that the research that was conducted was flawed because it only focused on the equal socioeconomic level for white and black but didn’t take into consideration the families conditions. Research was conducted again, in a community where blacks and whites had a great neighborhood and great schools (even playing field). According to the 1990