1960s Race Relations Flashcards
What were the results of a survey taken in North London in 1965?
A survey in North London in 1965 showed that one in five objected to working with black or Asian people, half said they would refuse to live next door to a black person and nine out ten disapproved of mixed marriages.
When was the first Race Relations Act passed?
In 1965, the Labour government passed the first Race Relations Act. This forbade discrimination in public places on the grounds of colour, race or ethnic or national origins. However, discrimination in housing and employment were excluded
Why was the Commonwealth Immigration Act passed in February 1968?
In February 1968, alarm over the sudden influx of Kenyan Asians prompted the government to pass a new Commonwealth Immigration Act, limiting the right of return to Britain for non-white Commonwealth citizens
What percentage of the population supported Enoch Powell’s ‘Rivers of Blood’ speech, according to a Gallup poll?
A Gallup poll found that 75% of the population supported what Powell had said.
What did the Race Relation Act of 1968 ban?
A further Race Relations Act was introduced in 1968. The Act banned racial discrimination in housing, employment, insurance and other services
How many complaints did the Race Relations Board deal with in its first year?
Race Relations Board, established in 1965, handled 982 complaints in its first year. 734 of these were dismissed. Over half of those upheld were complaints regarding racial stereotypes in advertising.
From when did the Nottinghill Carnival become an annual event?
The Notting Hill Carnival became an annual event from 1964
When was the National Front founded?
The National Front was founded in 1966.
How many Asians arrived from Kenya in the first two months of 1968?
13,000 Asians arrived in the first two months of 1968 (to beat Callaghan’s proposed ban).
What did the emigration rate rise by between 1964 and 1966?
The emigration rate rose by 49,000 between 1964 and 1966.
What was the immigrant birth rate in Wolverhampton compared to the indigenous population?
Immigrant birth rates were 8 times higher than that of the indigenous population.
How many dockers converged on Westminster on 23 April 1968 - the day the Race Relations Bill was due to be voted on?
On 23 April 1968, the day Race Relations Bill was due to be voted on, more than 1000 dockers converged on Westminster.
How many viewers did ‘Till Death Us Do Part’ have by February 1967 and what does this show?
‘Till Death Us Do Part’, a show which used extreme language and the main character was meant to be a caricature of typical a working-class racist, had 16 million viewers by February 1967 showing that many empathaised with the main character’s views.
What did the National Front claim membership inquiries reach by 1969?
By 1969, the National Front claimed membership enquires had reached some 180 per week.
Where were there regular reports of ‘Paki-bashing’?
Reports of ‘Paki-bashing’ became regular in London and West Midlands.
