impacts of deindustrialisation Stoke-On-Trent Flashcards

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social impacts

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23% of people receive benefits
epidemic of ‘monkey dust’
high teenage pregnancy
unemployment rate 65.5%
lower life expectancy

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economic impacts

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economic activity of 70.7%
no high-skilled jobs due to low skilled workers
overall lack of jobs due to closure of manufacturing industries

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background of stoke on trent

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had a manufacturing industry, famous in particular for potteries and ceramics, however this was outsourced in 1990s due to lower labour and running costs elsewhere

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environmental impacts

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derelict brownfield sites
littered and fly tipping in green spaces
dated, terraced housing
Walleys quarry causing respiratory issues due to chemicals

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