Lesson 13 - Diverse Living Spaces Flashcards
What are the most definitive determinants of cultural diversity within a region?
Places of worship
Restaurants/Shops
Architecture
Varied language
Ethnicity related census data
Describe the challenges faced by the British Bangladeshi population?
Highest illness levels for any Uk minority group
>65% in low income households
Overcrowded housing - 5 people on average
Job market discrimination + exploitation
Lack of skills - poverty cycle
Why may the struggles faced by British Bangladeshis be reduced in the near future?
2nd + 3rd Gen becoming integrated
Rising proportion in education (Qualifications)
Opens up more employment opportunities
Compare the 2014 unemployment rate of 16-24 year olds between white British and British Bangladeshi citizens
BB - 46% unemployed
WB - 19% unemployed
What is the tower hamlets street Brick Lane otherwise known as?
Banglatown
Famous for variety of curry restaurants
Why have migrant experiences improved since the emergence of the first post colonial migrants?
Ethnic communities increasing in wealth
2nd + 3rd gen gone through education system
‘Cultural stamp’ - increasing local familiarity
Rising political engagement
Give 2 examples of Uk cultural evolution since the 50s
Suburban communities - migration out of inner city
Festivals - Hindu Notting Hill carnival since 1966
Hybridisation - Common in food, music etc
Describe the Southall population
65,000 people
83% minorities
63% Asian
47% Indian
Londons largest Sikh population
Describe the urban community within Southall
Very localised
Main Street (Broadway) display large array of cultural shops/signs etc
Dominated by Punjab region of Northern India
Why did many Punjab migrants settle in Southall?
WW1+2 - Punjabi soldiers serving in British military
Indian independence 1947 - mass migration
Where have the majority of Punjab migrants gained employment?
Manufacturing + service industries
Heathrow (only 15 minutes away)
Name 3 diverse places of worship within Southall
Islam - Abubakar mosque
Hindu - Shree Ram Mandhir
Sikh - Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha Temple
Name 2 examples of diverse restaurants within Southall
Chaudhury’s TKC - Halal Chinese
Dawat Pakistani Restaurant
What are the concerns regarding understanding of the English language?
Language barriers reduce education
Poor communication skills
May lead to job market discrimination
How did UK segregation change between 2001-11?
White British experienced increased segregation
All other ethnic groups experienced less segregation
Caribbean citizens experienced the largest decrease (72%)
