South Asian immigration Flashcards
Why did British traders go to India in the 1600’s
To buy spices, dyes, and textiles to sell back in Britain
What was India part of
The British Empire
Who were lascars
The South Asian sailors who brought goods to Britain
Why did South Asians come to Britain after WW2
- Conflict in their country
- Were British passport holders (British Empire)
- Poverty
- Jobs
Which jobs did South Asians work in when they arrived in the 50’s
Doctors
Factory workers
Why was there a large rise of South Asians coming in 60’s/70’s
Kenya and Uganda expelled them from living there
What did the government report in the 60’s show
A total of 34,000 Indian and 5,000 Pakistani children in Britain - with around 64% of them being born in the UK
Why was life hard for South Asian immigrants
Had to somewhat abandon their own culture
Racial abuse
How did self-employment change
In 1974 only 8% of South Asians were self-employed, but in 1991 it had risen to 26%
What was a common occupation among South Asians
Owning a small shop - or a corner shop as they are stereotypically known
What happened in the next 250 years from the early 1600s?
British traders built ‘trading posts’ along the South Asian coast, and Britain took over more of the land
What happened in 1857?
After a rebellion against foreign rule, the British government put ‘India’ under its control
What did Queen Victoria call herself?
‘Empress of India’
Who were ayahs?
Children’s nannies from wealthy families - 40,000 South Asians in Britain by the 1800s
