migration, immigration and its effect on the uk Flashcards
what years had the main waves when Irish people immigrated to the UK? and why?
-1830-1850,
-Fleeing poverty
main waves of poles and Italians and why?
-1945-47
-to fill job vacancies after ties made during WW2
main waves of west indies immigration and why?
-1948-1960
-empire windrush
main waves of Uganda, African asians and why?
-1970s
-discrimination
main waves of Indians, Africans and why?
-1998-PRESENT
-asylum seekers
main waves of easter europeans from union member states and why?
-2000-present
-to fill job vacancies largely in the building trade, agriculture and health care
*3 push factors of immigration
-war and conflict
-famine
-natural disaster
*3 pull factors of immigration
-job opportunities
-family and friends in different areas
-better education and healthcare
*what is British identity?
shared value and belief of Dr Tim ( democracy, rule of law, tolerate, liberty, mutual respect
how might having multiple identities cause conflict?
it is harder to fit into one community since you were raised in different environments and fit into more then 1 group
1965 race relation act:
some kid of racial discriminations were made illegal
1968 race relations act
made discrimination illegal in employment and housing
1976 race relation act:
set up a commission for racial equality to promote racial equality
1998 crime and disorder act:
more harder punishments for hate crimes based on race and religion
*what was the 1948 British nationality act and why was it created
British passports were offered to commonwealth citizens so they were able to work in the uk
reasons why people would want to seek asylum in the uk?
-54% are geven asylum
-countries from everywhere are included (non biased)
-English speaking language,
- told it is tolerant, safe and democratic
-free healthcare
reason why people may not want to seek asylum in the uk?
-6 month wait to be processed
-France gives over £1000 difference
why is the Government concerned about immigration?
-overpopulation
-not enough jobs or supplies
-worried financially if they will gain or loose
positives about immigration:
-fill job vacancies and ill skill gaps
-pay taxes and contribute to state pensions
-country benefits from cultural diversity
negatives about immigration:
-could put pressure on public services
-maybe friction with local people and problems with integration
UK’s population and it’s issues?
Ageing population, Elderly people living longer and less young people, younger people have to pay more taxes for the elderly.
