Lesson 13 - Diverse Living Spaces

Question 1

What are the most definitive determinants of cultural diversity within a region?

Answer 1

Places of worship
Restaurants/Shops
Architecture
Varied language
Ethnicity related census data

Question 2

Describe the challenges faced by the British Bangladeshi population?

Answer 2

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

Question 3

Why may the struggles faced by British Bangladeshis be reduced in the near future?

Answer 3

2nd + 3rd Gen becoming integrated
Rising proportion in education (Qualifications)
Opens up more employment opportunities

Question 4

Compare the 2014 unemployment rate of 16-24 year olds between white British and British Bangladeshi citizens

Answer 4

BB - 46% unemployed
WB - 19% unemployed

Question 5

What is the tower hamlets street Brick Lane otherwise known as?

Answer 5

Banglatown
Famous for variety of curry restaurants

Question 6

Why have migrant experiences improved since the emergence of the first post colonial migrants?

Answer 6

Ethnic communities increasing in wealth
2nd + 3rd gen gone through education system
‘Cultural stamp’ - increasing local familiarity
Rising political engagement

Question 7

Give 2 examples of Uk cultural evolution since the 50s

Answer 7

Suburban communities - migration out of inner city
Festivals - Hindu Notting Hill carnival since 1966
Hybridisation - Common in food, music etc

Question 8

Describe the Southall population

Answer 8

65,000 people
83% minorities
63% Asian
47% Indian
Londons largest Sikh population

Question 9

Describe the urban community within Southall

Answer 9

Very localised
Main Street (Broadway) display large array of cultural shops/signs etc
Dominated by Punjab region of Northern India

Question 10

Why did many Punjab migrants settle in Southall?

Answer 10

WW1+2 - Punjabi soldiers serving in British military
Indian independence 1947 - mass migration

Question 11

Where have the majority of Punjab migrants gained employment?

Answer 11

Manufacturing + service industries
Heathrow (only 15 minutes away)

Question 12

Name 3 diverse places of worship within Southall

Answer 12

Islam - Abubakar mosque
Hindu - Shree Ram Mandhir
Sikh - Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha Temple

Question 13

Name 2 examples of diverse restaurants within Southall

Answer 13

Chaudhury’s TKC - Halal Chinese
Dawat Pakistani Restaurant

Question 14

What are the concerns regarding understanding of the English language?

Answer 14

Language barriers reduce education
Poor communication skills
May lead to job market discrimination

Question 15

How did UK segregation change between 2001-11?

Answer 15

White British experienced increased segregation
All other ethnic groups experienced less segregation
Caribbean citizens experienced the largest decrease (72%)