Experiences of racism in Britain
I can describe how immigration to Britain from the Caribbean changed the make-up of Britain and explain that these groups experienced significant racism.
Experiences of racism in Britain
I can describe how immigration to Britain from the Caribbean changed the make-up of Britain and explain that these groups experienced significant racism.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Labour shortages after WW2 were a significant problem for Britain, who needed migrant workers.
- The British Nationality Act of 1948 made all Commonwealth subjects British citizens, able to work and settle in the UK.
- The 1948 act and government encouragement led to c. 500 000 Caribbean people moving to Britain during the 1950s-1960s.
- This 'Windrush generation' made important contributions to public life in Britain.
- Caribbean migrants in Britain experienced significant racism and discrimination in many aspects of life.
Common misconception
Students might presume that everyone the descendants of the Windrush generation had the automatic right to stay and work in Britain.
The children of Windrush generation did not have their own passports, and it was difficult to prove they had entered the UK legally. This led to the Windrush Scandal in 2018.
Keywords
Labour shortage - when there are not enough workers to meet demand
Empire - a group of countries or provinces ruled from the centre by another person or group of people
Racism - prejudice or discrimination against a person on the basis of their race and ethnicity
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
- Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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