Relationships & Connections Flashcards
(15 cards)
Give an example of how fertility and mortality affect a place
E.g. in towns such as Peterborough (fertility) and care homes in towns such as Budleigh Salterton (mortality).
Give 2 examples of how globalisation impacted places
1) allows key characteristics of a police to become known to other parts of the world (E.g. EU products like Champagne, Parma ham and Melton Mowbray pies)
2) International forces have brought changes to some parts of London (E.g. financial institutions in the Canary Wharf area and Russian oligarchs in Kensington.)
What is the term for the growth of a global western culture?
The growth of a global western culture sometimes referred to as ‘MacDonaldisation’ is seen by many to be an erosion of distinctive national and regional cultures.
How much was the internal north to south migration in the UK after deinudstrialisation?
Estimated to be over 3 million people.
What have been the losers of internal migration in the UK?
The biggest ‘losers’ have been the North West, West Midlands, North East and Yorkshire and the Humber.
What have been the winners of internal migration in the UK?
The biggest ‘winners’ have been the South East and South West.
What was population variation after the internal migration in the uk? Give 2 facts
1) The East and South East grew by 0.8% each year between 2004 and 2014, and London grew by 1.8% annually (although it has started to decline recently).
2) Scotland, Wales, the North East and North West all grew by 0.5% per year or less
What city in the UK is considered the youngest?
London is the youngest, with an average age of 34.
What is the average age in the north of UK?
In Scotland, the North East and North West the average age is 40–41.
What area has the oldest average age in the UK?
The South West has the highest average age at 42.9 - this is because it is a popular retirement destination.
Give 2 examples of how international migration has filled in other skill shortages jobs
1) E.g. In Northern Scotland, working in the fishing, fish processing and fish packaging industries.
2) E.g. In Lincolnshire and Cambridgeshire, working in farming, food processing and packaging.
What are the 3 challenges of international migration?
1) Housing shortages and price rises, because the amount of housing available is limited.
2) There are challenges in delivering education and health care because of language barriers and limited school and medical facilities.
3) There are cultural challenges to overcome in traditional rural areas that had rarely experienced ‘outsiders’ or change.
What are the 3 benefits of international migration?
1) A8 migrants have reduced the average age of rural areas and boosted population because they tend to be young and have children.
2) Economic opportunities have been created because many A8 migrants have set up their own businesses e.g. food shops serving migrant tastes.
3) More cultural diversity in classrooms teaches people from a young age to be tolerant and kind to everyone, regardless of background.
What is cultural assimilation?
Cultural assimilation is the process whereby the culture of one group gradually begins to resemble that of another group.
Give 2 examples of community groups assisting in assimilation while supporting cultural values?
1) E.g. Aik Saath (Slough), for helping to protect or support people from outlawed cultural practices.
2) E.g. Midaye Somali Development Network for FGM (female genital mutilation) support.
