19 Population, time and place Flashcards

1
Q

Who were the majority of immigrants into Britain in the. 1950s?

A

Irish and East Europeans

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2
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Shortly after 1950s who were the majority of immigrants into Britain?

A

New Commonwealth

Pakistan

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3
Q

What percent of the population do racial minorities account for?

A

5%

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4
Q

Why do some areas have more females?

Give an example why

A

Some areas are dominated by male employees

Offshore oil industry in ABERDEEN

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5
Q

What is the word for clustering of ethnic minorities when they migrate to cities?

A

Segregation

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6
Q

What UK Government actions has caused uncertainty among immigrants?

A

Handling of WINDRUSH GENERATION (the Caribbean and Indian migrants who the uk gov encouraged after WW2)- 2018 gov said they will be deported!

Brexit Vote

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7
Q

19.2 Variations in population characteristics

2 examples of borough comparisons within London

A

Borough of Brent

Borough of Bromley

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8
Q

Village comparison
Name a:
London commuter village
Remote Welsh village

A

Great Shelford- London

Glasbury- Wales

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9
Q

3 key cities where social segregation is massive

A

Manchester (white v Asian riots)

Detroit, USA (separation of white and black- eg wall in neighbourhood)

Mumbai, India (migrants- informal work= spread of slums)

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