What are the social impacts of racial diversity in urban areas? Callum
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n urban areas you see many different ethnic groups every day. If you go to central London, you will probably see many types of people. In 2011 London was measured to be 40.2% non-White. Out of the whole of the England, London has the smallest white British population of just 44.9%. This is due to it being the capital city and it being a hub for workers and tourists, as well was immigrants. But what does this
mean, having a higher diversity in these sorts of areas? Some may argue it is a good thing having different cultures in a single area. Some may say it isn’t. Whatever views someone may have they will agree that diversity has had multiple social impacts on society. For example, a neighbourhood like Wembley has several different cultures within it. The population of Wembley Central in 2014 was 86% black, Asian and minority based.
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That being 66.1% Asian and 13.8% black. This is an example of the change in racial diversity. In Wembley, the street Ealing Road is known for being predominantly Indian. The majority of shops are run by people of Indian heritage whether is it food, clothes, jewellery or dry cleaners. This area is thriving socially and could not be more popular.
