Multi-cultural society issues

Question 1

Employment and economic

Answer 1

• Discrimination against those who aren’t white, difficult to find decent paying jobs
• Those from Bangladesh earn on average £150 a week compared to those from Australia earning £750
• ‘Migrants are filling jobs that natives will not do’ Govt
• 1% pop increase through migration can lead to 1.5% GDP growth (Home Office)

Question 2

Housing

Answer 2

• Multiple occupancy of rented accommodation in inner city (illegal sub letting)
• Ethnic minorities less successful at securing loans due to financial instability
• Preference to live in ethnic communities which worsens ethnic segregation
• Overcrowding and unsanitary conditions due to low incomes and lack of suitable housing

Question 3

Language

Answer 3

• The language barriers preventing high income employment, access to healthcare and education services
• Tensions between residents that do not share ideologies or religions

Question 4

Education

Answer 4

• Holiday patterns may have to be changed to fit in with religious and cultural holidays
• Children cannot socialise with others at school due to language barriers
• English lesson may need to be provided in order for the children to access the UK’s curriculum

Question 5

Other

Answer 5

• Friction if different religions are followed

- Can become isolated if they do not mix with host population, which could lead to political and religious extremism