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Describe the distribution of international migrants across the uk
Over 3 million immigrants arrived in the UK between the 1940s and the 1970s due to high unemployment in places like in the Caribbean or violence and conflict like in Pakistan
The majority of migrants settled in major cities with plenty of job opportunities, such as London, Birmingham and Manchester
The wages were poor, so immigrants could only afford accommodation in the most deprived inner-city areas
This residential pattern still exists as families (second-generation migrants) tend to live near the first-generation migrants
The influx of non-white migrants into cities led to rising hostility from the white-working class population, resulting in rioting e.g. the 1958 Notting Hill riots
What is the reason for tension between long term residents and international migrants
Significant migration of people into/within UK has created uneven cultural patterns,
There have been Frequent tensions over diversity of living spaces between long-term residents and recent in migrants
High number of migrants in cities and towns ( London, Manchester, Birmingham , Cardiff, Boston) as migrants find support and safety. there, but this may raise tensions as balance of numbers changes
Remote areas such as northern Scotland have few in migrants so tension levels may reduced as communities experience little change
Wealthy migrants, for example, Russia bring cash to invest in housing leading to a rise and house prices/rent which is often resented by local people
How does the built environment in urban areas reflect the ethnicity of their residents
Non English signs are representive of characteristics of the ethnicity that populate these areas
Wembley - established in the community, chased by the temple, religious buildings are oppose also representative of the ethnicity of the local ethnicity as a government have recognised Hinduism as a dominating religion in West London development of ethnic enclaves in large city such as Chinatown which embrace different culture shown that there is a large population of agent residents in London central areas
Why are some places more desirable than others
Use of a place or very based on the needs and perceptions
Individual/groups view a place, situation or development differently each possible gradually accumulate mental pictures of reality form by memory imagination and experiences of vital experience and the meaning of the place.
Someone made you a RAW place as an attractive landscape with shelter location, peaceful and quiet with no population and a friendly community
However, there are negatives to normal life such as isolation as it is difficult to meet up with friends in urban areas because it’s such a long drive
Transport little public services for example buses, regular art can be a problem
Future opportunities making young people lost and unheard
People can be attracted to urban areas due to the wide range of employment opportunities range and quality of commercial and social services and the variety of entertainment and leisure activities
However that also negatives such as high living cost of housing, commuting and food, low environmental quality such as atmosperic pollution, noise and light pollution, crime, ethnic diversity and social isolation ,
How has regional and national influences shaped the demographic characteristics of Grantham
Why do stakeholders in diverse communities use different criteria for measuring the success of managing change
A stakeholder’s lived experience of a place can affect their judgement on whether strategies have successfully managed the changes to the place, as well as the image of it
For example, the regeneration of a council estate will involve various stakeholders, who will have different criteria to judge the success of the scheme
Why do urban places have different population growth rates.
Urban places offer more economicc and social opportunities with a wider range of businesses and industries to provide jobs
This leads o urban areas having a younger and more ethnically diverse population with higher proportions of young adults (20-40 years old)
As a result, fertility rates an population growth are higher than rural areas
Explain the changes in cultural characteristics in newham
Evaluate the reasons why changes in land use in diverse places are often controversial
Land use in diverse places can b seen differently by different groups of people depending on their lived experiences and perceptions of places
In ll changing situations there are winners and losers for example building a new place of worship may benefit some locals but may cause tensions with other locals who disprove
Changes to the land use of a place are often caused by competition for space especially in urban areas from different community groups who want to improve their neighbourhood
85.5% of the uk’s population live in urban areas with numbers increasing every year resulting in the expansion of the urban areas to accommodate new housing, services or transport
Explain why different groups of people vary in newham
Evaluate the impact on government decisions on the demographic and cultural characteristics of either urban or rural places
Urban places;
migration
With new economic development, places can attract a younger and more ethically diverse population
Some people may welcome this diversity and learn more about the different cultures
Other people may not like the chnages in the demographics of the local areas and oppose immigration
As urban centers become more crowded, wealthier people move out of these areas
Suggest seasons why perception of living in an inner city area such as in london may vary
perceptions of living in an inner city vary based on factors like age, ethnicity or income
Immigrants who have recently arrived in the uk might also find the inner city areas appealing as the houses are cheaper and there is a feeling of safety created by an already established community with a shared language, religion and culture
Older, retired people may find the inner city areas less appealing as there is less need for them to be clos to the city centere
They could have negative perceptions due to the high crime rates and levels of air polluion
Instead they would probably prefer a quieter area with more open space like the suburbs
Why do people have different opinions about rural living spaces
The Rual idyll
rural places are perched as an ideal place to live due to:
the natural landscapes
Old grandson al cottages
A peaceful life
Strong sense of community
Low crime rates
This is reinforced by media representation:
to programmes like emmerdale are set in attractive countryside locations
Some people can perceive rural places as undesirable use to
remoteness
Limited social opportunites
Limited services
High transport costs
How has international migration had an impact on the population in newham