Understanding Asylum Seekers and Economic Migrants

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What percentage of wealth is held by the richest 10% of households in Britain?

39%

50%

44% (correct)

30%

What percentage of total wealth is owned by the poorest 50% of households?

9% (correct)

10%

15%

Which of the following is NOT a reason for seeking asylum mentioned in the content?

Harsh anti-gay laws

Civil war conflict

Human rights violations

Economic instability (correct)

What term directly translates to 'safety seeker'?

Asylum seeker Signup and view all the answers

What does the media tend to do regarding reports of immigration to the UK?

Over-report or exaggerate the numbers Signup and view all the answers

Why might people in the UK express concern over immigration?

Local employment sources have declined Signup and view all the answers

What misconception is mentioned regarding immigrants and jobs in the UK?

Immigrants are coming to take jobs Signup and view all the answers

What is suggested as a reason for the heavy reporting on immigration issues?

It generates more newspaper sales Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'asylum seeker' translate to?

Safety seeker Signup and view all the answers

Why might people feel concerned about economic migrants in the UK?

They fear losing job opportunities. Signup and view all the answers

What is a misconception about the types of immigrants coming to the UK?

Economic migrants are the same as asylum seekers. Signup and view all the answers

How does the media portray immigration in the UK?

By exaggerating the numbers of incoming immigrants. Signup and view all the answers

What might be a reason for the public's perception of immigrants in the UK?

Real experiences with economic hardship. Signup and view all the answers

What statement about wealth distribution in Great Britain is made?

Wealth is more unequally divided than income. Signup and view all the answers

Which groups may seek asylum in the UK based on the content?

Political dissidents from authoritarian regimes. Signup and view all the answers

What problem does the content suggest about public discourse on immigration?

It may distract from real economic issues facing citizens. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Asylum Seekers

Asylum seekers are “safety seekers” as they seek protection in other countries.
There are many reasons why people seek asylum, such as fleeing from persecution, human rights violations, or civil war.
LGBT+ people in countries with harsh anti-gay laws may seek asylum.

Economic Migrants

People who arrive in the UK to look for work are not refugees.
These people are economic migrants and may be perceived as a threat to jobs by the local population.

Media Representation

The media may over-report or exaggerate the number of immigrants coming to the UK.
The UK takes a moderate amount of immigrants compared to other European countries.

Inequality in Wealth

The richest 10% of households in the UK own 44% of the total wealth.
The poorest 50% own only 9% of the wealth in the UK.
This inequality in wealth may be used to explain why people feel anger towards immigrants when in fact the root cause is inequality.

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Description

This quiz explores the concepts of asylum seekers and economic migrants, highlighting their differences and motivations. It also examines media representation and the impact of wealth inequality on perceptions of immigration in the UK. Test your knowledge on these important social topics.