CP - Section 2a - Shifting Flows Of People, Money, Investment : Brick Lane

Question 1

What are the demographic changes caused by shifting flows of people?

Answer 1

Series of migrations over time - French Huguenots (Protestants), Irish and Jews, Bangladeshis.

Gentrification meaning some lower income groups (including Bangladeshi’s) are being forced out. Other ethnic groups and young professionals on higher incomes are moving in.

Question 2

What are the cultural changes caused by shifting flows of people?

Answer 2

Multi-ethnic community
New languages spoken
New religions - also impacted use of buildings eg) a church became a chapel, then a synagogue and is now a mosque.
Foods - the area is well known for curries

Question 3

What are the demographic changes caused by shifting flows of investment?

Answer 3

Gentrification - investment by individuals into property and business which will bring money to local economy. Some groups being forced out eg) Bangladeshi who cannot afford property - more affluent young professionals move in.

Question 4

What are the cultural changes caused by shifting flows of investment?

Answer 4

Businesses in the area have changed eg) restaurants selling food from different ethnic groups are moving out.
Some argue that art / culture are being flattened as new migrants are only bringing money and no culture.

Question 5

What are the cultural changes caused by shifting flows of ideas?

Answer 5

Foods - restaurants established by different migrants.
Area known for its curries (Bangladeshi culture) and has a well known bagel shop (Jewish Culture)