2.5 - Why Is The UK So Diverse

Question 1

Attitudes To Migration

Answer 1

Based on the perceived qualities and value of different types of groups or migrants. Skill level e.g. Polish nurses, unskilled migrants become exploited, legislation to prevent discrimination

Question 2

Post-War Migration

Answer 2

Labour needed to repair damage
Parliament created free entry
First ship lead to 3 million Caribbeans arriving

Question 3

Post-War Integration

Answer 3

Indian around Southall, building small shops.
Caribbean working on public transport
Poorly paid jobs in deprived parts of London

Question 4

21st Century

Answer 4

A8 migration from European countries, who took low paid jobs e.g. agriculture

Question 5

21st Century

Answer 5

A8 migration from European countries, who took low paid jobs e.g. agriculture

Question 6

1970s Recession

Answer 6

Industrial issues
Jobs lost
Emigration
Racism towards BAME i.e. gang growth
Brixton Riots

Question 7

1990s

Answer 7

Collapse of communism, new tech market sectors with higher paying jobs

Question 8

2008 Recession

Answer 8

Unemployment means resentment builds
Curbs on migration
Targets missed
Birth rate increased
Rise of nationalism

Question 9

Nationalism

Answer 9

Support for your own nation’s interest and support for political independence

Question 10

Brixton

Answer 10

Heavily bombed in WW2, Urban decay, Slum housing
High Carribean population
1980 - Britxton riots
Centre for cannabis and gun crime

Question 11

Reasons For High Migration From Specific Countries

Answer 11

Colonial links between countries
Cultural and historic ties e.g. same ties as USA
A3 & A8 migration

Question 12

Signs Of UK Anti Migration

Answer 12

Brexit - Immigration was high up on the list
EDL
Stereotypes “take our jobs”
Points system making it difficult for migrants to join
Immigration targets have been set lower to limit migration