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The distribution of socio-economic and ethnic groups
London
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Geography
10th Grade
05/09/2012

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Term
describe London
Definition
very multicultural population
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where are the most Jews? (2)
Definition
NW London- highest concentration in Barnet (15% of the population)

also Harrow and Redbridge in NE London
Term
where did Jews first settle? (1)+(3)
Definition
East End

then moved outwards to Stoke Newington, Golders Green and Stanmore
Term
where are there Jewish services? what are these? (2)+(2)
Definition
Golders Green and Stanmore

synagogues and kosher shops
Term
where are the most Bangladeshis?
Definition
the "Inner East" particularly in Tower Hamlets (33% of the population)
Term
why do they live there? (5)
Definition
many are immigrants

attracted to people of same country/family/friends

Bangladeshi food and mosques

same language

cheap housing (immigrants may have low incomes/be on benefits)
Term
what does IMD stand for?
Definition
Index of Multiple Deprivation
Term
where is most deprived? (3)
Definition
Inner rather than Outer

Tower Hamlets and Hackney are two most deprived boroughs (top 1% in england)

plus Newham and Islington- in top 8 most deprived areas in England
Term
problems in these areas? (5)
Definition
low income- Newham has 26% on low incomes (less than £7.50/hour)

high unemployment levels e.g. Tower Hamlets 23%

higher levels of social problems and crime

poor quality living environment

lower levels of educational achievement
Term
in contrast to? (2)
Definition
Sutton and Richmond- among most prosperous areas in England
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