From the report, I found two points of view. One is the gap of middle class and working classe has been reducing, both the percentage of population and the wealth of the two classes. The other one is that although the gap of two classes has reduced a lot, there are still many differences between the two classes and the two classes also have their each specialities.
The numbers of people from the two classes are very closed now and the middle class will overtake in ten years after. The wealth gap between the two classes is £104,000, definitely it is not a larger number. Not only the gap between the two triditional classes reduced, but also there are some new kind of classes, such as ROBs, HEWs, SALs, etc. These kinds of people alos takes a larger percentage of population of Britain. All these classes mix together in the UK society and the borders between these classes are getting more and more indistinct.
There are also clear differences between the two classes. The income of the two classes almost be similar, but to use the money, the two classes have different choices. The middle class spends more money on investments and deposit more money in the bank. They have much more properties than working class. The differences are not just on money, but also on education, type of jobs and some other aspects. The most interestingly difference is that middle class is more meany than working class. Thats quite funny.
Friday, 2 May 2008
Multicultural Britain
As a foreigner in Britain, there are so many strange cultures surround me. Although China is also a country of multicultural society, the nationalities in China has been in a uniform country for more than two thousand years and more than 90% population of China are the Han nationality which has much more people than other nationalities. So the main culture in China is the Han nationality culture. But in Britain, its hugely different from China. The minorities take a larger percentage of population in Britain. It results in an impact of different cultures.
To be an international student in Wales, the most obvious differences between cultures is the food. There are three kinds of main food types arround me, they are Indian food, Chinese food and British food. There are a lot differences between these food and each kind of food has a huge consuming group. It is a good experience to try other kinds of food and also a good way for the communication between different cultures.
From the speech of Tony Blair, he said 'If you come here lawfully, we welcome you. If you are permitted to stay here permanently, you become an equal member of our community and become one of us.' It is an advisably target of the UK government. It is a good way to build a safe and steady society. Unfortunately, there are many difficulties during implement. For example, the suicide bombings happened in London last year, the frequent crimes which are made by robbers, etc. But anyway, there is no denying that to integrate all the nationalities in Britain is an right aim for the UK currently.
To be an international student in Wales, the most obvious differences between cultures is the food. There are three kinds of main food types arround me, they are Indian food, Chinese food and British food. There are a lot differences between these food and each kind of food has a huge consuming group. It is a good experience to try other kinds of food and also a good way for the communication between different cultures.
From the speech of Tony Blair, he said 'If you come here lawfully, we welcome you. If you are permitted to stay here permanently, you become an equal member of our community and become one of us.' It is an advisably target of the UK government. It is a good way to build a safe and steady society. Unfortunately, there are many difficulties during implement. For example, the suicide bombings happened in London last year, the frequent crimes which are made by robbers, etc. But anyway, there is no denying that to integrate all the nationalities in Britain is an right aim for the UK currently.
Monday, 14 April 2008
What is St David's Day
Well, Saint David, or Dewi Sant, he is the patron saint of Wales. He was a Celtic monk, abbot and bishop, who lived in the sixth century. In his life, he was the archbishop of Wales, and he was one of many early saints who helped to spread Christianity among the pagan Celtic tribes of western Britain.
He is special ,beacuse his last words to his followers were in a sermon on the previous Sunday. Rhigyfarch transcribes these as 'Be joyful, and keep your faith and your creed. Do the little things that you have seen me do and heard about. I will walk the path that our fathers have trod before us.' 'Do the little things' ('Gwnewch y pethau bychain') is today a very well-known phrase in Welsh, and has proved an inspiration to many. On a Tuesday, the first of March, in the year 589, the monastery is said to have been 'filled with angels as Christ received his soul'.
the daffodils(a generic Welsh symbol which is in season during March) or the leek (Saint David's personal symbol) on this day. The association between leeks and daffodils is strengthened by the fact that they have similar names in Welsh, Cenin (leek) and Cenin Bedr (daffodil, literally "Peter's leek").
Renfence:
^ "Three St David's days? Thank God", BBC News, 27 February 2006. Retrieved on 2008-03-01.
^ Happy Saint David's Day!, Independent Catholic News.
^ Guto Thomas (1 March 2006). Poll backs St David's Day holiday. BBC News. Retrieved on 2008-03-01.
He is special ,beacuse his last words to his followers were in a sermon on the previous Sunday. Rhigyfarch transcribes these as 'Be joyful, and keep your faith and your creed. Do the little things that you have seen me do and heard about. I will walk the path that our fathers have trod before us.' 'Do the little things' ('Gwnewch y pethau bychain') is today a very well-known phrase in Welsh, and has proved an inspiration to many. On a Tuesday, the first of March, in the year 589, the monastery is said to have been 'filled with angels as Christ received his soul'.
the daffodils(a generic Welsh symbol which is in season during March) or the leek (Saint David's personal symbol) on this day. The association between leeks and daffodils is strengthened by the fact that they have similar names in Welsh, Cenin (leek) and Cenin Bedr (daffodil, literally "Peter's leek").
Renfence:
^ "Three St David's days? Thank God", BBC News, 27 February 2006. Retrieved on 2008-03-01.
^ Happy Saint David's Day!, Independent Catholic News.
^ Guto Thomas (1 March 2006). Poll backs St David's Day holiday. BBC News. Retrieved on 2008-03-01.
Tuesday, 11 March 2008
Employment in Britain
Employment has a important effects for the people's livelihood,and China is the most populous country in the world.to solve the employment problems in China is a very pressing task.
I did some reseach from Chinese government wideside ,"the Chinese Government attaches great importance to the issue of employment. Based on the "Constitution of the People's Republic of China," the "Labor Law of the People's Republic of China," and other laws and regulations, the Chinese Government has protected the laborers' right to employment, and adopted various policies and measures to actively promote employment and steadily meet their needs for employment."That means Chinese govement respect of use laws to protect the laborers 's rights.of course, the eaducation level is the most important issures in employ realationship.It depends on what level degree you will get .
I hope when i finished the degree,i could be working in a international companies,make China know more about the world!
I did some reseach from Chinese government wideside ,"the Chinese Government attaches great importance to the issue of employment. Based on the "Constitution of the People's Republic of China," the "Labor Law of the People's Republic of China," and other laws and regulations, the Chinese Government has protected the laborers' right to employment, and adopted various policies and measures to actively promote employment and steadily meet their needs for employment."That means Chinese govement respect of use laws to protect the laborers 's rights.of course, the eaducation level is the most important issures in employ realationship.It depends on what level degree you will get .
I hope when i finished the degree,i could be working in a international companies,make China know more about the world!
Wednesday, 5 December 2007
Health Issues in Britain
Hi Annie
About Health issues in Britain I did some rearch from The Times,name of the Healthcare tursts are 'Letting down patients with long-term illness'.
Now days the NHS in England and Wales has improved, but there are still some areas has a few serious problems.The most damaging criticsm is aimed at primary care trusts (PCTs),the bodies entrusted with planning,organising and commissioning care.
"They are failing to provide health servives to mahch th needs of their communites."the commission says.In 2006-07 only 26 per cent of PCTs were rated excellent or good by commission,compared with 33 per cent the year before.Patients may have registered as having a condition but were not called back for follow up visits.Such as dibetes and heart disease.
This year,only 60 of the 152 PCTs achieved the practice based registers ,53 per cent failing it.This is worse than the 40 per cent recorded in last year.
But I think it could have some problmes with social class and allocation of resources.Healthcare has improved but we should also clear that there is some way to go before everyone gets world class care.
About Health issues in Britain I did some rearch from The Times,name of the Healthcare tursts are 'Letting down patients with long-term illness'.
Now days the NHS in England and Wales has improved, but there are still some areas has a few serious problems.The most damaging criticsm is aimed at primary care trusts (PCTs),the bodies entrusted with planning,organising and commissioning care.
"They are failing to provide health servives to mahch th needs of their communites."the commission says.In 2006-07 only 26 per cent of PCTs were rated excellent or good by commission,compared with 33 per cent the year before.Patients may have registered as having a condition but were not called back for follow up visits.Such as dibetes and heart disease.
This year,only 60 of the 152 PCTs achieved the practice based registers ,53 per cent failing it.This is worse than the 40 per cent recorded in last year.
But I think it could have some problmes with social class and allocation of resources.Healthcare has improved but we should also clear that there is some way to go before everyone gets world class care.
Monday, 3 December 2007
Education in Britain - Homeschooling
What can you discover about non-government funded schools in Britain?
A lot a schools support by personal at present,I remembered when I was came to UK before,I checked all the schools types from internet,non-government founded schools in Britain could be some languages schools,several schools by churches,or some could be like skill training schools.
What are the advantages or disadvantages of homeschooling?
I have seen a TV program who has called Teacher's channel recently,one of the topics was about homeschooling, three lovely girls were in a famliy,youngerst sister is 6 years old,other two sisters, one is 8 years old ,one is 11 years old,their parents decided teaching their own kids by themselves at home.
Parents said they thought not because their child special than other kids,just because they living so far away from their school,and they went to see the school but they didnt think the school will suit for their kids, another reason was they believed teaching at home they could be learn more knowledge.
So in my opinion,homeschooling is good for some parents teaching at home,they would use a totally different ways to teaching kids which is suit for their child.It is not diffcult for parents right now,because they could be download any informations from internet,and they do have a lot of teaching materials at home on the internet.Children might be have more chance to choose what they like to be,but everything has two sides.So I think it could not suit for any parents or kids,some parents might not like teachers,may be the subject is too diffcult or professional,even parents could not understood totally,howcome they told to children fully.
A lot a schools support by personal at present,I remembered when I was came to UK before,I checked all the schools types from internet,non-government founded schools in Britain could be some languages schools,several schools by churches,or some could be like skill training schools.
What are the advantages or disadvantages of homeschooling?
I have seen a TV program who has called Teacher's channel recently,one of the topics was about homeschooling, three lovely girls were in a famliy,youngerst sister is 6 years old,other two sisters, one is 8 years old ,one is 11 years old,their parents decided teaching their own kids by themselves at home.
Parents said they thought not because their child special than other kids,just because they living so far away from their school,and they went to see the school but they didnt think the school will suit for their kids, another reason was they believed teaching at home they could be learn more knowledge.
So in my opinion,homeschooling is good for some parents teaching at home,they would use a totally different ways to teaching kids which is suit for their child.It is not diffcult for parents right now,because they could be download any informations from internet,and they do have a lot of teaching materials at home on the internet.Children might be have more chance to choose what they like to be,but everything has two sides.So I think it could not suit for any parents or kids,some parents might not like teachers,may be the subject is too diffcult or professional,even parents could not understood totally,howcome they told to children fully.
Tuesday, 27 November 2007
History of Halloween
What did the Celtic Irish, or Druids, believe happenend on 'Samhain' [pronounced /sau.wen/] October 31st ?
They believed the spirits of dead people could return to walk the earth.
Why did the people have bonfires and wear masks?
They believed people have bonfires and wear masks to scare away evil spirits,or even disguised themselves as ghosts so that the real ghosts would not attack them.
What was November 1st called? And how did Halloween get its name?
It is called Halloween.From "All Hallows Eve", the day previous to the Catholics' all saints day .
As you listened, what did you discover about why
carved out pumpkins with candles are now part of the Halloween tradition
people give out sweets
I think people make a scary looking face to pumpkins put in their home ,it could be means scare away those evil things.And give children to sweets is mostly very good-humoured.
They believed the spirits of dead people could return to walk the earth.
Why did the people have bonfires and wear masks?
They believed people have bonfires and wear masks to scare away evil spirits,or even disguised themselves as ghosts so that the real ghosts would not attack them.
What was November 1st called? And how did Halloween get its name?
It is called Halloween.From "All Hallows Eve", the day previous to the Catholics' all saints day .
As you listened, what did you discover about why
carved out pumpkins with candles are now part of the Halloween tradition
people give out sweets
I think people make a scary looking face to pumpkins put in their home ,it could be means scare away those evil things.And give children to sweets is mostly very good-humoured.
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