Cultural Diversity Flashcards
What is the definition of cultural diversity?
The variety of cultural or ethnic groups in a society, leading to multiculturalism and/or cultural segregation. Cultural diversity may refer to nationality, ethnicity, religion or traditions.
What is the definition of multicultualism
Refers to a society that recognises, values and promotes the contributions of diverse cultural heritages of various groups within it
Why do immigrants move to cities?
Greater range of employment
opportunities
Cities are the first point of entry into
the country for many immigrants
Cities tend to house earlier immigrant
groups with the same ethnicity
Established cultural diversity in cities
means there are specialist services and
facilities already located there
Urban population tend to be more
tolerant of immigrants.
Reasons for self segregation?
- Migrants seek the support
and security of living
near friends and relatives
within an ethnic minority
community - Provision of specialist
facilities such as places of
worship and food shops - Protection against racial
abuse and attacks from
the majority population - Maintenance of culture,
language and traditions
External factors for ethnic segregation
- Traditionally, migrants
have been a source of
cheap labour forcing
them into areas of
cheap housing - Ethnic minorities have
been discriminated against
in access to local authority
housing. They have also
been less successful in
securing mortgage loans - Hostility from the
majority population - White flight
How many languages are spoken according to which census?
85 according to 2011
How much of the population speaks English as their main language?
93%
How many ethnic groups are there in Leeds?
140
Is Birmingham the second most multicultural city after London?
No, Leeds
