Lesson 14a - Conflict + Tension (Luton)

Question 1

What has been the primary cause of conflict within Luton?

Answer 1

Tension between extremist groups
Islam +EDL conflict

Question 2

What percentage of Luton’s population are of ethnic minority?

Answer 2

55.4% of total population
35.9% higher than national average
4th largest in England + Wales
Pakistanis have largest ethnic presence (14.4%)

Question 3

Roughly how many children live in poverty in Luton?

Answer 3

27% (National avg 20%)

Question 4

What caused the initial spike of migration into Luton?

Answer 4

Labour shortages
Windrush etc

Question 5

What are the most significant causes of tension within Luton?

Answer 5

Extremism
Cultural diffusion
Lack of cultural understanding
White flight
Increasing provision of diverse shops/services etc

Question 6

What is white flight + where is it most prominent?

Answer 6

Accusations that existing white population becomes forced out of an area by migrants
Significant in Bury Park

Question 7

How large is the Muslim population within Luton?

Answer 7

20,000

Question 8

Why has Luton’s population been the subject of tension within recent years?

Answer 8

Potential links to terrorist activity 2004-9
Accusations of extremism
Poor political engagement

Question 9

Which 2009 event caused an unprise in conflict + tension within Luton?

Answer 9

Disruption of homecoming parade
20 Muslims demonstrated anti war protest during return of troops from Afghanistan