Social issues - young people from deprived areas
Description
The negative effects of living in a deprived area and its impact on young people is examined. A lack of opportunities and role models, crime and territorialism are all issues related to deprivation. The clip includes a tour round the Royston area of Glasgow, which suffers from gang related problems.
Classroom Ideas
If the class are studying social inequality, following the clip, encourage students to discuss to what extend the clip demonstrates the nature of social inequality in Scotland. If the class are studying crime and the law, ask students to discuss with their group the extent to which poverty can cause some individuals to become involved in crime. Investigation could be carried out into whether there are specific correlations between poverty and particular types of crime.
Crime and law
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