Multi-Ethnic UKLearning Objectives

To know the difference between prejudice and discrimination

To understand the problems and benefits of Multiculturalism.

Keywords

Prejudice

Discrimination

Racism

Racial Harmony

Prejudice or Discrimination

Not giving someone a job because of gender.D/P

Thinking all Irish have ginger hair. D/P

Shouting abusive words at someone because of their colour. D/P

Pushing someone because they belong to a religious group. D/P

Not giving someone a job because he wears a turban. D/P

Bend It Like Beckham

Note down all the examples of discrimination in this clip

Britain as a multi-ethnic society really began after WW2.

The UK government recruited workers from colonial countries such as India, Pakistan, Africa, Hong Kong and the West Indies.

These countries had supported Britain during the war.

Race and Politics

Discriminate against anyone because of their race, colour, nationality, or ethnic background in terms of housing, training, jobs, education or the provosion of services.

Use threatening or abusive language that could stir up racial hatred.

Publish anything that could cause racial hatred.

As more and more people began to settle in the UK racism began to rear its ugly head. Ethnic groups were being discriminated against and incidents of hate crime began. UK laws were introduced against this and the most imporatant was the Race Relations Act in 1976 which made it illegal to...

These laws are designed to combat this...

This...

This...

And ultimately this...

The benefits of living in a multi-ethnic society are obvious and should be celebrated

Food

Fashion

Music

Ideas and practices

Religion and philosophy

Society becomes more varied, rich, colourful and vibrant.

It helps people from different backgrounds and cultures know and understand each other

Oh yeah and food again...

Task p107-109

1) Write down the meanings of the keywords on page 107 and 108.

2) When did the following groups come to the UK? (a) French Protestants (b) Russian Jews (c) Afro-Caribbeans (d) Indians.

3) Explain why prejudice and discrimination cause problems in a multi-ethnic society.

4) Outline the benefits of living in a multi-ethnic society.