UK in the 21st century

Question 1

How has the population and ethnic diversity changed since 2001 in London

Answer 1

Population
-Negative: internal migration- number of people moving in is lower than the number of people moving out so population decreases
-Positive: international migration- more people moving in than out
-Positive: internal growth- more babies being born than dying

Ethnicity
-In 2001 60% white British but now there is only 45%

Question 2

What is the significance of one economic hub to its region and the UK

Answer 2

Importance to region- job opportunities for locals (10% of people living in Tower Hamlets work in )
- Massive investments in London valued at £2.6bn
Importance to UK-adds £11.7bn to UK economy and generates 400,000 jobs

Question 3

How does the UK globally influence other countries by media exports and how is it impacted by cultural influence from immigrants

Answer 3

Media influence example: Peppa Pig
-Operates in 170 countries generating over £640 million
-Broke into US markets (8x bigger than the UK) approximating $1bn dollars in sales
- Many controversies associated with the show as on countless occasions the family is seen not wearing seat belts and also Peppa is seen being extremely rude which influences children to act in that manner.

Cultural influence: Balti Triangle
-52 shops
-Pakistani, Indian and Caribbean cuisine
-Tourist attraction- jewelry, clothing

Question 4

What is the UK’s political role in one global conflict through its participation in international organisations