Religion and CC - Uk as a multi ethnic society, racism & discrimination

Question 1

What happened during the 19th century?

Answer 1

• Uk built up an empire around the world - exchange for the rule by Britain - citizens of empire allowed to settle in UK - slaves were now free once they came to the UK
• small black communities evolved in Liverpool, Cardiff and Bristol
• Empire came known as the commonwealth - nations gained independence
• 1950s - people form India & West Africa came
• 29% of London’s population is of a multi ethnic minority

Question 2

What are some problems of multi ethnic people coming to the UK?

Answer 2

• Prejudiced landlords are likely to refuse accommodation to certain groups
• Prejudiced employers will not give jobs to certain groups
• Prejudiced police officers can potentially discriminate certain groups by…
  > searching them
  > not treating evidence right due to race or religion

Question 3

What are the effects of multi ethnics if they’re discriminated, what can they decide to do?

Answer 3

• work against their society
• terrorist acts
• some politicians believe black people don’t work and have no money and will therefore join groups and commits crime –> if true, this may lead to a rise in crime

Question 4

Name 4 benefits of living in a multi ethnic society

Answer 4

• less likely of a war if different races and religion get along
• new ideas from different types of people
• life is more interesting when theres different foods, music entertainment and fashion
• can help people see that different cultures are all part of the same human race