GROUP ACTIVITY WORKSHEET - Activity F. Our Untold Stories: The Asian Community in Gloucestershire

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Group F will study the stay of Nandiben Patel

Read about Nandiben Patel (p70-72).

(a) Find 3 examples on page 70 of how people supported/support each other.

Do you find it interesting that Nandiben has lived in Gloucestershire for so long without learning English? Write an extended piece with paragraphs.

Group F will also study the story of Lalubhai Patel (p72-74)

(b) Find out the meaning of the term institutional racism.

(c) Do you think that Lalubhai Patel experienced any possible institutional racism?

(d) List the ways in which he has helped bring about a more successful multicultural society.

Group F will also read about the stay of Gulabbhai Patel (p74)

(e) How does Mr. Patel recreate his youth in his retirement?

Now present your findings on sugar paper for a whole class display.