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Difficulty: EasyEthnic Diversity

The United Kingdom is a multi-ethnic society with a population made up of people from many different backgrounds. Which of the following statements about ethnic diversity in the UK is true?

  1. It has been a significant feature of British society for several decades.Answer
  2. B
    The level of ethnic diversity in the UK has decreased since the 1950s.
  3. C
    People from ethnic minority backgrounds live only in remote rural villages.
  4. D
    The UK remained a mono-ethnic society until the beginning of the 21st century.

Answer

The correct statement is that ethnic diversity has been a significant feature of British society for several decades.
The correct answer is correct because the United Kingdom has been a multi-ethnic society for several decades. This transition became particularly prominent since the 1950s when people from many different parts of the world came to live and work in the UK, contributing to its current diverse population.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the historical context of migration in the UK.
The UK saw a major increase in diversity starting in the 1950s.
Post-war rebuilding led to many people from Commonwealth countries moving to the UK.
2
Evaluate the current demographic profile based on census facts.
The UK is officially recognized as a multi-ethnic society today.
This is a core fact taught for the Life in the UK test regarding modern society.

Key Concept

The UK as a long-standing multi-ethnic society
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