Ethnic segregation in MEDC settlements.

Objectives Be able to describe factors which cause ethnic segregation Know strategies aimed at supporting multicultural communities

The main issues 1 Prejudice: which leads to minorities grouping together for safety. 2 Language: first generation migrants may not speak English, so locate in areas where they can communicate in their first language. 3. Economic Factors: a lack of education and qualifications can mean that people in these groups can only afford to live in certain areas, often the more deprived areas. 4. Cultural, Religious & Lifestyle Factors: ethnic groups may locate together as a means of accessing certain amenities such as a religious building (e.g. Mosque) or a food store (Halal Butcher).

Suggested reading http://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2014/may/27/-sp-racism- on-rise-in-britain http://www.telegraph.co.uk/education/educationnews/10895056 /At-least-1.1m-pupils-speak-English-as-a-second-language.html http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20130401151715/http: //www.education.gov.uk/publications/eOrderingDownload/RTP01- 03MIG1734.pdf http://www.theguardian.com/news/datablog/2012/dec/11/census -2011-religion-race-education http://www.poverty.org.uk/06/index.shtml

Causes of the main problems…. Segregation can often lead to increased prejudice and a lack of understanding of different groups within society. To overcome this segregation and prejudice barriers need to be broken down between groups in a community Minority groups need to be encouraged to mix in different aspects of communities and society.

Solutions…… Providing English classes – people who can speak and write in English are more likely to get a job. Encouraging an ethnic mix – The more people of all cultures and ethnic group live together there is less likely to be racial tension. Housing initiatives can encourage mixing. Encouraging people to open their own businesses – the more the immigrants are able to enjoy a better standard of living from profits from their own businesses the less likelihood of discrimination. Community Programs- centres and activities which encourage people from different parts of the community to meet and to work together.

Practice questions 1. What is ethnic segregation/ (2 marks) 2. What are the causes of ethnic segregation in UK cities? (4 marks)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZuzRSYSsqo Panorama visits Blackburn in Lancashire to investigate how increased separation and segregation between Muslim Asians and whites is dividing communities. Part 1 Make some notes as we watch the vid.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=epbbEqvXOU8 Part 2. Again make some notes…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6TQ3IrhY6dc Part 3. Final notes…..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tE3DIF0Uhik Notes… Nick Hewer and Margaret Mountford return with the second part of their social experiment. The UK-born citizens discover the impact the immigrants have on public services like schools and the NHS before deciding whether they are a 'gain' or 'drain' on Britain.