Race and Immigration Policies in Britain

Flashcards covering key terms and definitions related to race and immigration policies in Britain.

Race Card

A tactic used by politicians to appeal to popular racism in order to win votes or political advancement.

Aliens Act 1919

Legislation that required immigrants to have a work permit upon arrival and to register with the police.

Multiculturalism

A political and social policy advocating the coexistence of diverse cultural backgrounds within a society.

British Nationality Act 1948

Act that provided citizenship to individuals from Commonwealth countries and outlined nationality status.

1962 Immigration Act

Legislation that limited immigration through a work permit system and restricted Commonwealth citizens' rights to enter the UK.

Patrial Migrants

Individuals born in the UK or those with a parent/grandparent born in the UK, often subject to different immigration rules.

National Front

A political group that protested against immigration, advocating for the banning of non-white immigration.

Race Relations Act 1965

Legislation that made it illegal to deny individuals access to services based on race.

Commission for Racial Equality

An organization that replaced the Race Relations Board, helping to address racial discrimination in the UK.

Indirect Discrimination

Discrimination that affects specific groups not primarily based on ethnicity but still results in unequal treatment.