London - Social, Economic and Cultural Issues Flashcards
How is London shown as having a high economic inequality?
It is home to some of the richest and poorest people in the UK - this gap has widened since the 1980s
What is the average income in Kensington and Chelsea compared to Newham?
Kensington and Chelsea - More than £130,000
Newham - Less than £35,000
What percentage of people in London live in poverty?
25% - This is due to low wages and few job opportunities in some areas
Which areas have been gentrified greatly?
Inner-city areas e.g. Notting Hill
How has gentrification in inner-city areas affected the local population?
It has forced poorer residents to move out of the area
How is London culturally diverse?
More than 50% of the population is not white British
How is London socially segregated?
The proportions of ethnic minorities differ greatly between boroughs
Brent has over 60% of people who are not white British whereas Havering has about 16%
How many hate crime incidents (verbal abuse and violence) were there against Muslims in 2015?
800
How is there social segregation based on age in London?
London residents have less interaction with people of different age groups and classes than people elsewhere in the UK
How has the London Living Wage helped to tackle these inequalities?
It has increased to £9.75 per hour (compared to £8.45 in the rest of the country)
This should increase income and social mobility
What is the London mayor trying to do to reduce social segregation?
Sadiq Khan plans to build more affordable homes in London, allowing less affluent people to remain in more expensive areas
What are the police trying to do to tackle hate crime?
They are encouraging people to report it and offering support to victims
What are some charities calling for the government to do?
Better access to English language classes for immigrants, and mentoring schemes to help recent immigrants adjust to life in the UK with the aim of increasing integration between groups
