Multiculturism and cultural diversity Flashcards
Define economic equality.
the difference between the levels of living standards, income, ect. across the whole economic distribution
Define economically inactive people.
those not in work and not seeking work, and are not available for work eg, illness, disability, age
Define living wage.
an hourly wage set independently and updated annually based on the cost of living in the UK.
Define special economic zones.
a designated area within a country that has favorable economic regulations to encourage investment
What are 3 reasons for social segregation?
housing, changing environments, the ethnic dimension
How can housing lead to social segregation?
- built with a particular market mind eg. rich/ families ect.
- poorer people have less choice
- requirement to build ‘affordable housing’ may affect house prices
- wealthier groups can choose where they want to live
How can changing environments lead to social segregation?
- changing neighbours over time
- former ‘poor areas’ being gentrified
- made into multi- let apartment conversions
- Victorian houses are now seen too big for the average UK family
How can the ethnic dimension lead to social segregation?
- immigrants often suffer discrimination in the job market when they first arrive
- often unemployed or in low paid jobs
- can only afford to buy cheap houses or privately rent- hence concentrate in poor areas
What are the 7 issues with cultural diversity?
Economic, housing, education, health, religion, gender, language
What are the economic issues with cultural diversity?
- migrants may meet labour shortages particularly in the service (eg. NHS) and manufacturing sectors
- ‘jobs for migrants’ may cause resentment particularly during times of economic recession where employment opportunities are fewer
What are the housing issues with cultural diversity?
- new migrants are generally poor upon arrival in a country which leads to occupancy in rented accommodation usually within the poorer inner city
- ethnic majorities have traditionally been less successful in mortgage loans
What are the education issues with cultural diversity?
- concentration of ethnic groups in some parts of urban areas lead to schools being dominated by one ethnic group which has an impact om the curriculum.
What are the health issues with cultural diversity?
- as many ethnic minority groups continue to live in inner city areas, there tends to be an association with poorer levels of health
- tends to be a result of the poorer quality of life of the built environment
What are the religion issues with cultural diversity?
- migrants may wish to follow their own religious calendars which could lead to friction with employers and local communities
What are the gender issues with cultural diversity?
- women from ethnic minorities might adapt different preferences, traditions and norms
- this leads to a disadvantage of possible employment
What are the language issues with cultural diversity?
- if the host country language is not adopted quickly it will act as a barrier to integration and restrict and educational opportunities
Define cultural diversity.
the existance of a variety of a cultural or ethnic groups within a society
Define diaspora.
a group of people with a similar heritage or homeland who have settled elsewhere in the world
Define social segregation.
when groups of people live apart from the larger population due to factors such as wealth, ethnicity, religion or age
Define urban social exclusion.
economic and social problems faced by residents in areas of multiple deprivation
Define Caste system.
Traditionally a Hindu social division system; each caste is awarded different privileges and limitations.
Give the name of a location in Yorkshire and how they have met the challenge of cultural diversity.
Batley
What percentage of households in Batley have 2 or more people that contains one ethnic group?
10%
What languages are spoken in Batley and why is it an issue?
Gujarati, Punjabi and Urdu are widely spoken and create a challenge for local government and schools
How many schools in Batley are a faith schools?
1 in 3- in line with UK average
Is Batley a deprived community even with government funds?
Yes
