1. Multi-Ethnic UK Learning Objectives To know the difference between prejudice and discrimination To understand the problems and benefits of Multiculturalism. Keywords Prejudice Discrimination Racism Racial Harmony

2. Prejudice or Discrimination Not giving someone a job because of gender.D/P Thinking all Irish have ginger hair. D/P Shouting abusive words at someone because of their colour. D/P Pushing someone because they belong to a religious group. D/P Not giving someone a job because he wears a turban. D/P

3. Bend It Like Beckham Note down all the examples of discrimination in this clip

4. Britain as a multi- ethnic society really began after WW2. The UK government recruited workers from colonial countries such as India, Pakistan, Africa, Hong Kong and the West Indies. These countries had supported Britain during the war.

5. Race and Politics Discriminate against anyone because of their race, colour, nationality, or ethnic background in terms of housing, training, jobs, education or the provosion of services. Use threatening or abusive language that could stir up racial hatred. Publish anything that could cause racial hatred. As more and more people began to settle in the UK racism began to rear its ugly head. Ethnic groups were being discriminated against and incidents of hate crime began. UK laws were introduced against this and the most imporatant was the Race Relations Act in 1976 which made it illegal to...

6. These laws are designed to combat this...

7. This...

9. And ultimately this...

10. The benefits of living in a multi-ethnic society are obvious and should be celebrated

11. Food

15. Fashion

18. Music

23. Ideas and practices

25. Religion and philosophy

26. Society becomes more varied, rich, colourful and vibrant.

30. It helps people from different backgrounds and cultures know and understand each other

37. Oh yeah and food again...

38. Task p107-109 1) Write down the meanings of the keywords on page 107 and 108. 2) When did the following groups come to the UK? (a) French Protestants (b) Russian Jews (c) Afro-Caribbeans (d) Indians. 3) Explain why prejudice and discrimination cause problems in a multi-ethnic society. 4) Outline the benefits of living in a multi-ethnic society.