5.3 - Cornwall, Perfect Progress

Question 1

What is the definition of progress?

Answer 1

An improvement of the social, political or economic structures that people co-exist within

Progress can be the result of human action or happen naturally.

Question 2

True or false: Progress is universally agreed upon by all stakeholders regarding its definition and end goal.

Answer 2

FALSE

Not all stakeholders will agree on what progress looks like or what the ‘end goal’ is.

Question 3

List two potential sources of progress.

Answer 3

• Human action (activism, enterprise, policy)
• Natural occurrences

Progress can arise from both deliberate efforts and spontaneous developments.

Question 4

What are the three types of comparisons that can be made regarding indicators?

Answer 4

• Over time
• Between places
• Within places

These comparisons help analyze changes, inequalities, and averages in various contexts.

Question 5

True or false: Comparisons can only be made between rural and urban areas.

Answer 5

FALSE

Comparisons can also be made over time and within places, in addition to between different locations.

Question 6

Fill in the blank: Comparisons can be made to see if inequalities are ______ or growing.

Answer 6

closing

This analysis is crucial for understanding social and economic dynamics.

Question 7

What is a key indicator of social progress?

Answer 7

Reduction in inequalities between and within areas

This reduction can reflect improvements in various social measures.

Question 8

Name some demographic indicators that could measure social progress.

Answer 8

• Total/rate of population change
• Migration
• Age structure
• Ethnic mix
• Family size
• Life expectancy

These indicators provide insights into the demographic changes within a society.

Question 9

What are some improvements in social measures that can indicate social progress?

Answer 9

• Index of Multiple Deprivation
• Educational outcomes
• Health
• Quality of Life
• Housing
• Access to services (e.g., number of doctors, NHS wait times)

These measures help assess the overall well-being and quality of life in a community.

Question 10

What are the economic factors tied to social progress?

Answer 10

• Employment type/rate
• Household income
• Minimum wage
• Dwelling tenure
• Social benefits

These factors reflect the economic conditions that influence social progress.

Question 11

What are the political factors tied to social progress?

Answer 11

• Engagement
• Similarity vs difference in voting patterns
• Extremism

These factors indicate how political dynamics can affect social progress.

Question 12

True or false: Economic progress is unrelated to social progress.

Answer 12

FALSE

Economic progress is closely tied to various aspects of social progress.

Question 13

Fill in the blank: Political engagement is one of the factors tied to _______ progress.

Answer 13

social

Engagement in political processes can influence social outcomes.

Question 14

What is the definition of sustainable development?

Answer 14

Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs

This definition emphasizes the balance between current and future resource use.

Question 15

Who was asked to examine how communities could be more sustainable in 2004?

Answer 15

Sir John Egan

He was tasked by the Deputy Prime Minister.

Question 16

According to Egan, sustainable communities must meet the diverse needs of existing and future residents by offering _______.

Answer 16

choice

This choice is essential for accommodating various community needs.

Question 17

List the four requirements for communities to be considered sustainable according to Egan.

Answer 17

• Make effective use of natural resources
• Enhance the environment
• Promote social cohesion and inclusion
• Strengthen economic prosperity

These requirements aim to create a balanced and thriving community.

Question 18

What tool did Egan introduce for judging sustainable communities?

Answer 18

The ‘Egan Wheel’

This tool helps assess various aspects of sustainability in communities.

Question 19

What is West Cornwall seen as by some?

Answer 19

An ‘idyll’, an idealised place of tranquillity

This includes natural landscapes, with both historic and cultural associations.

Question 20

What were important industries in West Cornwall’s past?

Answer 20

• Tin mining
• Copper mining

These industries are now uneconomic compared to overseas production, but their heritage is celebrated through media representations like the ‘Poldark’ television series.

Question 21

What percentage of jobs in West Cornwall does tourism provide?

Answer 21

Over 24%

Many of these jobs are seasonal and low paid, with an additional 12% working in food-related businesses.

Question 22

What is the approximate population of West Cornwall?

Answer 22

75,000

The population is increasing, with many affluent older people retiring there.

Question 23

What challenges do long-term residents of West Cornwall face?

Answer 23

• High levels of deprivation
• Low salaries and pensions
• Declining social services

These issues contrast with the influx of affluent retirees.

Question 24

What trend regarding young people in West Cornwall is beginning to reverse?

Answer 24

Long term out-migration

This indicates a potential change in demographic patterns.

Question 25

By how much did the number of EU migrants to West Cornwall increase from 2001 to 2011?

Answer 25

Doubled ## Footnote This reflects changing migration patterns in the area.

Question 26

How much EU funding has Cornwall received since 1999?

Answer 26

£1bn ## Footnote This funding is due to its recognition as a socially deprived area, aimed at reducing isolation through improvements in infrastructure.

Question 27

What improvements have been made with EU funding in Cornwall?

Answer 27

* Improving roads * Improving broadband speeds ## Footnote These improvements aim to reduce isolation in the area.