4BU.12 - Gauging Engagement (Ramnique)

Question 1

Name four ways to measure assimilation

Answer 1

Demographically
Economically
Politically
Socially

Question 2

Describe how assimilation can be measured demographically

Answer 2

Mapping residential distributions of ethnic and immigrant groups - is segregation less obvious 
# of mixed marriages

Question 3

Describe how assimilation can be measured economically

Answer 3

Variations in wage rates and salaries - ethnic minorities and immigrants being paid same as White British?

Question 4

Describe how assimilation can be measured socially

Answer 4

of hate crimes
More/less expressions of racism
Index of Multiple Deprivation

Question 5

Describe how assimilation can be measured politically

Answer 5

Engagement if minorities in politics
% voting in elections
How many people are standing in local/national elections

Question 6

What are some changes to voting in terms of age?

Answer 6

Fewer 18-24 y/o voting

Question 7

What are some differences in election turnout rates?

Answer 7

Between 1992 and 2001, decrease of 18.3% in national election turnout
But Scottish referendum turnout was 85% in 2014

Question 8

Has there been increased political assimilation of minorities?

Answer 8

Muslims have become more politically engaged

Reflects increased mobilisation of minorities in different communities

Question 9

An example of reduced political and social assimilation related to Muslims is?

Answer 9

English Defence League organised protests and encouraged antipathy towards Muslim communities