Geography - 2nd topic EQ 4 Flashcards
What is assimilation
A minority culture takes in/ is absorbed by a majority culture
Which area is nicknamed ‘Banglatown’
Brick lane, Tower hamlets
What is social exclusion
When people feel marginalised and blocked from the opportunities wider society enjoys
What is management
Involves planning and implementing a set of actions that facilitate the transition from one situation to another that is hoped for
What is an issue
An important topic or problem for debate or discussion e.g. immigration or racism
What are Cultural and Demographic Issues/Changes
Ethnicity - Assimilating, Discrimination, Cultural heritage.
Migration - Reducing migrant/resident, controlling immigration.
Population structure - anticipating future change, ageing population.
Quality of life - Quality of housing, living environment
What are measures to assess management
When stakeholders have put in strategies to manage a place, the implemented plan will require monitoring, evaluation and overall assessment
What are economic measures to assess management
Type of unemployment, unemployment rate, household income, dwelling tenure
What are demographic measures to assess management
Total population, migration balance, age structure, ethnic mix
How can you measure social progress
The index of multiple deprivation - IMD
What is counter-urbanisation
The movement of people and employment from major cities to smaller settlements and rural places located beyond the city, or to more distant, smaller cities and towns
What is a stakeholder
A stakeholder is someone who has a vested interest or concern in an issue to be
managed
What criteria could be used to judge success in Lewisham
Number of homes completed, Improvements to built environment, rising property prices
What is the Oxford housing crisis
Average house costs 11x local wage, most people commute to London from Oxford, It’s an international city - lack of availability and affordability, require 24,000-32,000 homes between now and 2031
