CRE (MORI): The Voice of Britain (May 2002)
A two-part research study conducted by MORI and commissioned by the CRE, consisting of:
- a representative survey of the general population and a booster survey of EMG
- a qualitative study comprising 13 focus group interviews.
The study aimed to investigate feelings and opinions on race relations and explore attitudes towards community, culture and identity.
Main findings of interest:
- The majority of people (including EMG) think there are too many immigrants in Britain.
- Among all ethnicities, asylum seekers and refugees are the most likely to be discriminated against. (60% – this figure has risen by 10 percentage points since May 2001).
- The majority of participants thought that immigrants should learn English and about the British 'way of life'. They should show 'commitment' to Britain before being considered British.
- There was little agreement on what being 'British' actually meant.
- 86% agreed that being British did not have to include being 'white'.
Find out more at: www.mori.com/polls/2002/cre.shtml (link opens in a new window)