Back Street New Worlds: A Look at Immigrants in BritainStudy of sociological aspects of immigrants in the UK, evaluating extent of discrimination against Caribbean, Indian, African, Jewish, Italian and other South European minority groups. Common problems are low wages and standard of living resulting from lack of skills, and housing and public education difficulties. Cultural factors form most important barrier to social integration into British society. Bibliography. |
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