What have been the impacts of migration upon place? Flashcards
What slide for G.S.E.D.M example?
Slide 270 :)
Define multiculturalism
. Co - existence of diverse cultures
.Includes cultures, religious groups, racial groups and ethnicities.
. It’s manifested / displayed in customary behaviours, patterns of thinking and language
Define segregation
. Where people of a particular ethnic group choose to live with others from the same ethnic group and separate from other groups
Positives of a multicultural place
. You can learn new languages in multicultural regions
. New food and cultures to experience e.g. Indian curry in Brick Lane
. Can help to reduce prejudice with certain cultures
Negatives of a multicultural place
. Language barrier between people
. Unemployment may rise
. Different cultures may clash
. May lead to radical movements e.g. English Defense league (EDL)
Why do similar ethnic / religious / cultural groups live together?
. Same religion so access to religious building
. Proximity to family members
. Similar culture / customs
. Access to traditional shops / restaurants
. Similar language / dialect
. Accessible jobs
Advantages of Choropleth map
. Easy to visualise and see difference in geographical data in different locations through colour
. Easy and quick to prepare
. Shading can represent a wide range of values
Disadvantages of Choropleth map
. May be hard to distinguish between different shades
. May give false impression of abrupt change at the boundaries of shaded units
. Map assumes the whole region has the same value (ignores interval variations)