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What percentage of Muslims in England and Wales live in the most deprived areas according to the latest census?
39%
What is the percentage of the Muslim population in England and Wales, and how much has it increased in the past 10 years?
The Muslim population makes up 6.5% of the population, and it has risen by 1.2 million in the past 10 years.
What is the Maryam Centre and what type of support does it provide to Muslim women?
The Maryam Centre supports older and younger Muslim women in finding employment and affordable childcare.
Study Notes
- The latest census shows 39% of Muslims in England and Wales live in the most deprived areas.
- The Muslim population has risen by 1.2 million in 10 years, making up 6.5% of the population.
- 61% of Muslims in England and Wales live in the lowest 40% of areas ranked by deprivation score.
- Tower Hamlets has the highest percentage of the population who identify as Muslim.
- The Muslim population growth is driven by younger generations born in the UK.
- Campaigners urge policymakers to address the “cycle of poverty” affecting British Muslims.
- Socio-economic conditions and limited economic opportunities contribute to the cycle of poverty.
- The Maryam Centre supports older and younger Muslim women in finding employment and affordable childcare.
- Young Muslim women struggle with the transition from school to university and the workplace.
- Prejudices and cultural biases contribute to the challenges faced by British Muslims.
Do you know the latest statistics and issues affecting British Muslims? Test your knowledge with this quiz and discover the percentage of Muslims living in deprived areas, the areas with the highest Muslim population, and the reasons behind the cycle of poverty affecting this community. Learn about the initiatives, such as the Maryam Centre, that aim to support Muslim women in finding employment and overcoming cultural biases. Take this quiz to gain a better understanding of the challenges faced by British Muslims and how we can work towards a more inclusive society
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