Contemporary conflicts and challenges
Contemporary Conflicts and Challenges
16. The UK is predominantly white in all areas; however there are hot spots within the UK that have high levels of certain ethnicities. For instance 6.3% of the West Midlands are either Indian or Pakistani this is much higher than any other areas except London. In general England has by far the largest variety of ethnicities within communities within the UK, however within England, the West, especially the South West have less mixed communities. London has a community with 20% less whites than the national average and its African community is 5% more than it is in any other sub-section of England. Northern Ireland has an almost entirely white; this indicates they do not encourage immigration. Throughout the UK the second highest ethnicity to white is always Indian or Pakistani.
17. Different ethnicities move to the UK for a number of reasons, social and economic. For instance you get large numbers of Eastern Europeans, who are free to move to the UK due to EU laws, and come searching for better paid reliable jobs. Another reason is people seeking new homes due to conflict or some other push factor from their native country; this can often lead to asylum seekers. Certain areas within the UK can lead to the formation of multicultural societies, because of certain pull factors. Inner city areas, for example often have cheaper properties, with local shops and services, as well as good public transport, reducing the need for cars. There is also a greater chance for employment in cities, especially London, hence the large multicultural society. With a larger population, there is also a demand for services, meaning immigrants can set up new businesses. Areas often arise with large numbers of the same ethnicities; this is mainly social, with friends and families, as well as being around people with the same culture and language. There is also often specific shops and services in areas, which draw in certain ethnicities, as well as
16. The UK is predominantly white in all areas; however there are hot spots within the UK that have high levels of certain ethnicities. For instance 6.3% of the West Midlands are either Indian or Pakistani this is much higher than any other areas except London. In general England has by far the largest variety of ethnicities within communities within the UK, however within England, the West, especially the South West have less mixed communities. London has a community with 20% less whites than the national average and its African community is 5% more than it is in any other sub-section of England. Northern Ireland has an almost entirely white; this indicates they do not encourage immigration. Throughout the UK the second highest ethnicity to white is always Indian or Pakistani.
17. Different ethnicities move to the UK for a number of reasons, social and economic. For instance you get large numbers of Eastern Europeans, who are free to move to the UK due to EU laws, and come searching for better paid reliable jobs. Another reason is people seeking new homes due to conflict or some other push factor from their native country; this can often lead to asylum seekers. Certain areas within the UK can lead to the formation of multicultural societies, because of certain pull factors. Inner city areas, for example often have cheaper properties, with local shops and services, as well as good public transport, reducing the need for cars. There is also a greater chance for employment in cities, especially London, hence the large multicultural society. With a larger population, there is also a demand for services, meaning immigrants can set up new businesses. Areas often arise with large numbers of the same ethnicities; this is mainly social, with friends and families, as well as being around people with the same culture and language. There is also often specific shops and services in areas, which draw in certain ethnicities, as well as