Year 11
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Key learning points
- In this lesson, we will explore how and why the UK is so diverse, looking at the benefits and challenges of living in a diverse society. This lesson will also introduce the effects of immigration and its impact.
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6 Questions
Q1.
In what way does the composition of the UK population change?
It changes based on death rates in the community
It changes in response to public sector spending
Q2.
Why does the UK have an ageing population?
Because education has improved quality of life
Because of an increase in birth rates
Q3.
What might be a negative impact of an ageing population?
Lower cost of pensions of shorter period of time
Lower cost of social care
Q4.
What is the percentage of the Black African/ Caribbean British community in the UK?
12%
14%
Q5.
What has been the positive impact of ethnic and religious changes in the UK?
It has increased segregation of different communities
It has led to division within society
Q6.
What is the impact of a changing UK population?
Decrease in taxes.
Increased emigration
5 Questions
Q1.
What does diversity mean?
A mixed society with a shared identity
Same cultures and beliefs
Q2.
True or false, Britain developed into a diverse society due to emigration?
True
Q3.
What are some of the benefits of diversity in the UK?
People have become more isolated
There has been an increase in racial and religious tension
Q4.
What are some of the challenges of diversity?
Enhanced awareness and understanding of people with different backgrounds and experiences.
Increased community cohesion and integration
Q5.
What has been the benefit of immigration?
Immigration has led to an increase in the UK population putting pressure on vital public services
Immigration has led to too much diversity, which has created a more divided society