Lesson 11b - International Migration in the UK (Boston) Flashcards
What did the 2011 census reveal about the population of Boston?
Highest % Eastern European immigrants in UK
1 in 10 residents from ‘New EU’ nations (Poland Latvia etc)
Which form of occupation is responsible for attracting the majority of Eastern European residents?
Manual labour in fields
‘Picking, packing and plucking’
Why does work on farms + fields attract immigrants to Boston?
Ability to work long hours + earn relatively large sum of money (By home standards)
What are the negative implications of immigrants accepting manual work?
Exploitation
Farmers keen to employ cheap, hardworking labour force
No union protection
Why may Boston immigrants tend to prefer rural living?
Lower cost of living
Access to work
Why may Boston immigrants tend to prefer urban living?
Authenticity + familiarity of small town life
International adaptations to high street
Give 3 examples of foreign businesses which have emerged within the Boston High Street
Lithuanian Supermarket
Lithuanian Cake Shop
Polish Pub
Polish Restaurant
How prominent have segregation and assimilation been in Boston?
Families tend to become segregated in poorer regions
Children attending local schools + proficient in English language
Long term integration prospects
Give 3 perceived positives of migration into Boston
Provision of much needed work force
Larger population creates jobs + maintains services
New shops have helped to support receding economy
Brought social vitality to otherwise ageing population
Give 3 perceived negatives of migration into Boston
Extra pressure + strain on services (Schools, healthcare)
Increased competition for low income work
Children with lack of language hinder assimilation prospects
Minority of immigrants abuse benefit system
Remittances
