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How far did British society change 1939-1975 (Part 3)
- Why immigrants came from the Caribben
- About 10,000 West Indies fought for Britain
in WW2 , many with permanent jobs
- Previous immigrants had success there, returning
workers very positive about their experiences in Britian
- Unemployment in Caribbean major problem,
hurricanes devastated Jamaica 1944 and 1951
- British culture was impressive, education
system and industry widely respected
- In 1954, 24,000 West Indies arrived in Britain, by
1958, 115,000 immigrants from Caribbean in Britain
- About 10,000 West Indies fought for Britain
in WW2 , many with permanent jobs
- East Asian immigrants from Africa
- Most Asians immigrated due to
persecution, 20,000 came to Britain
- In 1972, President of Uganda expelled
50,000 Asians, many coming to Britain
- Most Asians immigrated due to
persecution, 20,000 came to Britain
- East Asian immigrants from India and Pakistan
- Most came to Britain or economic reasons
- Many Sikhs served for British army in India, so
employment options in Britain appealed to them
- Many also let after violence and unrest between
different groups after Indian independence in 1947
- Most came to Britain or economic reasons
- Experiences of immigrants in Britain
- Decent accommodation difficult to obtain
- Immigrants needed to live 5 years in
Britain before applying for council housing
- Banks often refused loans to immigrants
- Many pubs and bars refused to serve immigrants
- Trade unions claimed that
immigrants were taking British jobs
- Decent accommodation difficult to obtain
- Contribution of immigrants to British society
- Individuals - Sybil Phoenix lived in poverty then
set up a youth group, given an award for her
community work and became mayor of Lewisham
- Public services - one third of all
doctors in NHS born overseas
- The economy - contribution by paying taxes, some
specialise in special businesses becoming successful
- Culture - they have enriched British society,
Chines, Indian food and restuarants
- Music and dance - Reggae,
Bollywood, and events such
as the Notting Hill Carnival
- Religion - well established faiths in many parts of
Britain played role in the multi-culture of Britain
- Individuals - Sybil Phoenix lived in poverty then
set up a youth group, given an award for her
community work and became mayor of Lewisham
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