Changing the stereotypical image of the Polish immigrants on example of those arrived in 1980s and after 2004.

II World War FIRST Wave 1980s SECOND Wave Last 100 years of Polish immigration; THIRD Wave 2004

1980’s immigration Escaping difficult both politically and economically situation Land route, by bus, car, train Impression of England was extremely positive <100 pounds Usage of friends network in UK Community was centred around the Church Lack of plan for their future Usually still in the same trade Lack of integration Positive attitude of English society Continued language barrier Passivity type of immigration

2004’s immigration Free movement of people in EU Airplane as a main transport England seen through cinema image > 100 pounds Independent Spread of Community, shops and clubs Plan of few years stay extended to permanent Wide choices of skills and learning possibilities Integration Wide range of public opinion view (bad press) Language barrier but learning Expanded type of immigration

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