migration, immigration and its effect on the uk

Question 1

what years had the main waves when Irish people immigrated to the UK? and why?

Answer 1

-1830-1850,
-Fleeing poverty

Question 2

main waves of poles and Italians and why?

Answer 2

-1945-47
-to fill job vacancies after ties made during WW2

Question 3

main waves of west indies immigration and why?

Answer 3

-1948-1960
-empire windrush

Question 4

main waves of Uganda, African asians and why?

Answer 4

-1970s
-discrimination

Question 5

main waves of Indians, Africans and why?

Answer 5

-1998-PRESENT
-asylum seekers

Question 6

main waves of easter europeans from union member states and why?

Answer 6

-2000-present
-to fill job vacancies largely in the building trade, agriculture and health care

Question 7

*3 push factors of immigration

Answer 7

-war and conflict
-famine
-natural disaster

Question 8

*3 pull factors of immigration

Answer 8

-job opportunities
-family and friends in different areas
-better education and healthcare

Question 9

*what is British identity?

Answer 9

shared value and belief of Dr Tim ( democracy, rule of law, tolerate, liberty, mutual respect

Question 10

how might having multiple identities cause conflict?

Answer 10

it is harder to fit into one community since you were raised in different environments and fit into more then 1 group

Question 11

1965 race relation act:

Answer 11

some kid of racial discriminations were made illegal

Question 12

1968 race relations act

Answer 12

made discrimination illegal in employment and housing

Question 13

1976 race relation act:

Answer 13

set up a commission for racial equality to promote racial equality

Question 14

1998 crime and disorder act:

Answer 14

more harder punishments for hate crimes based on race and religion

Question 15

*what was the 1948 British nationality act and why was it created

Answer 15

British passports were offered to commonwealth citizens so they were able to work in the uk

Question 16

reasons why people would want to seek asylum in the uk?

Answer 16

-54% are geven asylum
-countries from everywhere are included (non biased)
-English speaking language,
- told it is tolerant, safe and democratic
-free healthcare

Question 17

reason why people may not want to seek asylum in the uk?

Answer 17

-6 month wait to be processed
-France gives over £1000 difference

Question 18

why is the Government concerned about immigration?

Answer 18

-overpopulation
-not enough jobs or supplies
-worried financially if they will gain or loose

Question 19

positives about immigration:

Answer 19

-fill job vacancies and ill skill gaps
-pay taxes and contribute to state pensions
-country benefits from cultural diversity

Question 20

negatives about immigration:

Answer 20

-could put pressure on public services
-maybe friction with local people and problems with integration

Question 21

UK’s population and it’s issues?

Answer 21

Ageing population, Elderly people living longer and less young people, younger people have to pay more taxes for the elderly.