Brick Lane - Race Related Conflict And Violence Flashcards
1
Q
Who involved
A
Local Asian resident
Neo fascist groups
2
Q
When
A
70s and 80s
3
Q
What occurred
A
Asian community faced institutional racism and street level violence
4
Q
Key event
A
Altab Ali (Bengali man) stabbed to death near BL
5
Q
Impact of conflict (3+)
A
Council = fit flats with fire proof letter boxes = prevent arson attacks
National front forced to leave headquarters
6
Q
Impact of key event - death (3)
A
Triggered a wave of protests
March of 7000 people from BL to Downing Street behind coffin
Local park renamed in AA honour and monument erected
7
Q
What was the conflict in relation to (3)
A
Caused by a change in demographic characteristics
Example of politics of space + ethnic community consolidation presence in area
