How diverse is UK society?

This lesson 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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Q1.In what way does the composition of the UK population change?

It changes with age, ethnicity, religion and disability It changes in response to public sector spending It changes based on death rates in the community

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Q2.Why does the UK have an ageing population?

Because better living standards and healthcare has increased life expectancy Because education has improved quality of life Because of an increase in birth rates

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Q3.What might be a negative impact of an ageing population?

Lower cost of social care Increase demands on health services and social care Lower cost of pensions of shorter period of time

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Q4.What is the percentage of the Black African/ Caribbean British community in the UK?

12% 14% 3%

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Q5.What has been the positive impact of ethnic and religious changes in the UK?

It has brought about innovation and creativity as well as better cultural understanding It has led to division within society It has increased segregation of different communities

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Q6.What is the impact of a changing UK population?

Impact on wealth distribution, resources and diversity Increased emigration Decrease in taxes.

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Q1.In what way does the composition of the UK population change?

It changes with age, ethnicity, religion and disability It changes in response to public sector spending It changes based on death rates in the community

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Q2.Why does the UK have an ageing population?

Because better living standards and healthcare has increased life expectancy Because education has improved quality of life Because of an increase in birth rates

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Q3.What might be a negative impact of an ageing population?

Lower cost of social care Increase demands on health services and social care Lower cost of pensions of shorter period of time

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Q4.What is the percentage of the Black African/ Caribbean British community in the UK?

12% 14% 3%

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Q5.What has been the positive impact of ethnic and religious changes in the UK?

It has brought about innovation and creativity as well as better cultural understanding It has led to division within society It has increased segregation of different communities

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Q6.What is the impact of a changing UK population?

Impact on wealth distribution, resources and diversity Increased emigration Decrease in taxes.

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How diverse is UK society?

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Q1.What does diversity mean?

Many different types of things, people or ideas Same cultures and beliefs A mixed society with a shared identity

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Q2.True or false, Britain developed into a diverse society due to emigration?

True False

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Q3.What are some of the benefits of diversity in the UK?

Diversity has fostered new ideas and innovation, which has enhanced British culture and the economy People have become more isolated There has been an increase in racial and religious tension

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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 Racism and discrimination may lead to some communities not feeling safe or part of the wider society.

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Q5.What has been the benefit of immigration?

Immigration has led to a diverse workforce that has helped economic growth through innovation and filling gaps requiring specialist skills 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

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How diverse is UK society?

Assess what you learnt in your lesson today by completing the quiz below. Don't forget to click 'get your score' at the end. Good luck!

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Q1.What does diversity mean?

Many different types of things, people or ideas Same cultures and beliefs A mixed society with a shared identity

1/5

Q2.True or false, Britain developed into a diverse society due to emigration?

True False

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Q3.What are some of the benefits of diversity in the UK?

Diversity has fostered new ideas and innovation, which has enhanced British culture and the economy People have become more isolated There has been an increase in racial and religious tension

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Q4.What are some of the challenges of diversity?

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Q5.What has been the benefit of immigration?

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