4bU.8 - Assimilation Eruvim and Generations (Mo)

Question 1

Why do minority ethnic groups integrate?

Answer 1

To escape discrimination and persecution.

Question 2

What is an Eruv?

Answer 2

Enclosed private space for Jews. Eruvim, NW London.

Question 3

In the BBC Documentary ‘Immigration Town’ 2007 Slough, which two ethnic groups had tension between them?

Answer 3

White British and Asian (Indian and Pakistani)

Question 4

In the BBC Documentary ‘Immigration Town’ 2017 Slough, which two ethnic groups had tension between them?

Answer 4

Asian (Indian and Pakistani) and Eastern European (Polish)

Question 5

Why has generational tension between ethnic groups increased?

Answer 5

1) Younger people exposed to internet and globalisation

2) Political clash between elderly and youth

Question 6

Why has generational tension between ethnic groups reduced?

Answer 6

1) Intermarriage between ethnic groups

2) Some communities resist e.g Hasidic Jewish (Stamford Hill)

Question 7

4 reasons for integration?

Answer 7

1) Sub-urbanisation and enclaves
2) Immigration (Less tension now due to longer time of immigration occurring)
3) Property Price dictates where people live with first time buyers need deposit of 120% of their income
4) Language and culture

Question 8

Why has generational experience changed in Slough?

Answer 8

Slough voted Leave in the Brexit Referendum 2016 with 54% wanting to leave. Asian groups feeling that Eastern European taking jobs and adding pressure to housing and medical services.