1.1 Explain the biological, as opposed to the cultural, basis for differentiating groups.

The learner will:

The learner can:

1. Understand the concepts of “race” & “ethnicity”.

1.1 Explain the biological, as opposed to the cultural, basis for differentiating groups.

1.2 Explain the significance of race as a social definition.

2. Understand the historical roots of racial inequality & subsequent discrimination.

2.1 Analyse the explanations of the

historical roots of racism.

2.2 Explain the differences between cultural and institutional racism, giving clear examples of both.

3. Understand the issues surrounding ethnic minorities & social disadvantage in British society today.

3.1 Evaluate factors contributing to ethnic disadvantage & describe sociological explanations of racism.

4. Understand the implications of ethnicity in relation to inequality in health care.

4.1 Compare & contrast, with examples, recent accounts of ethnic disadvantage in health care provision.