Tony Blair making 'Welfare to Work' speech

The video discusses various social issues in England and Wales, such as homelessness, education, and crime. It highlights the historical context of the Industrial Revolution, which created a new working class and led to the establishment of the welfare state. The video then shifts to modern economic challenges, focusing on the transition to a knowledge-based economy and the emergence of a workless class. It emphasizes the importance of skills and opportunities for maintaining citizenship and improving aspirations across generations.

What is one of the major social issues highlighted in England and Wales?

• Failing schools and infrastructure

• Low crime rates

• Abundant public transportation

• High employment rates

What significant change did the industrial revolution bring about in the 19th century?

• End of the welfare state

• Creation of a new working class

• Rise of digital technology

• Decline of the working class

Which political party is credited with founding the welfare state?

• Conservative Party

• Labour Party

• Liberal Democrats

• Green Party

What has the shift to a knowledge-based economy resulted in?

• Decrease in technological advancements

• Stability in traditional industries

• Increased opportunities for unskilled workers

• Rise of a 'workless class'

What is a consequence of lacking skills and opportunities in the modern economy?

• Improved social mobility

• Increased citizenship engagement

• Detachment from work and citizenship

• Higher employment rates