1. 1. Charles L. Cribb IISociology 5355(Seminar in Social Inequality)Dr. Lee M. MillerOctober 7th, 2014
2. 2. Introduction Research QuestionDo Minority Teachershelp minority Studentshave a positive attitudetowards education morethan white teachers do? Why is it important toanswer this researchquestion? Minority hiring couldincrease in schools Race relations couldbe improved
3. 3. Introduction Cont. Why is this topic interesting to me? Race matters (a real Factor) Practical solution to help promote education
4. 4. Literature Review Article 1: RegardingWhiteness: Exploring andintervening in the effects ofWhite Racism in TeacherEducation, By: Sherry Marx,2004 This article applies to theinequality that I amstudying by showing thatteacher training methodshave not adapted to servethe diversity within thepublic education systemtoday. Article 2: The paradox ofRace at the Workplace:Latina teachers navigatingracial/ethnic tensions andopportunities on the job. By:Glenda M. Flores, 2008 This paper applies to theform of inequality that I amstudying by looking intohow minority teachersoperate in less diverseenvironments.
5. 5. Literature Review Article 3: A look at"Lookism": A CriticalAnalysis of Teachers,Expectations based onstudents appearance. By:Debra DeCastro-Ambrosettiand Grace Cho, 2011 This article applies to theform of inequality that I amstudying as it concerns howthe differences betweenteachers and students cansometimes lead to negativeresults. Article 4: Does it Matter ifTeachers and Schools Matchthe Student? Racial andEthnic disparities andProblem Behaviors. By:Lattisha A. Bates andJennifer E. Glick, 2013 This article applies to mystudy of inequality as itconcerns teacher/studentrelationships.
6. 6. Literature Review Article 5: Racial Mismatch in the Classroom: BeyondBlack-White Differences. By: Patrick B. McGradyand John R. Reynolds, 2013 This article applies to my study of inequality becauseit specifically relates to teachers and students ofdifferent races.
7. 7. Community Defined Broad All minority (non-white) teacherswithin the United States Pinpointed Minority(non-white) teachers within alocal public school in Greenville, SC*chart USDE 2011-2012
8. 8. Community Defined Local School Demographics 51 teachers and staff (3 minorities) 8 out of 64 Employees are minority Cafeteria, custodial and groundskeeper jobs 130 minority students out of 667 students enrolled 51 Teachers and staff members (3 Minorities) 13 Cafeteria, Custodial and Groundskeepers (5 Minorities) 64 Employees (8 Minorities)
9. 9. Impact Few Minority(non-white) teachers nationally andlocally Minority (non-white)students are not understood aswell Why is there such a disproportion in the amount ofminority teachers and students in our public schoolsboth nationally and locally?
10. 10. Articles of Evidence A look at Lookism": A Critical Analysis of Teachers,Expectations based on students appearance. By:Debra DeCastro-Ambrosetti and Grace Cho, 2011 Does it Matter if Teachers and Schools Match theStudent? Racial and Ethnic disparities and ProblemBehaviors. By: Lattisha A. Bates and Jennifer E.Glick, 2013
11. 11. Where we are now National and local problem Proper steps not being taken in our society All should care/be vested in education Elephant in the room
12. 12. Conclusion Why the racial interactions between students andteachers influence student outcomes Current literature and evidence Practical solutions National and local challenges The need for further research