1.11 Placing Identity

Question 1

How does growth of population affect identity

Answer 1

Newcomers make longer term residents feel like they’ve lost their community
Their sense of identity feels threatened
Waiting times at doctors increase and schools may be oversubscribed so people may feel they lose identity as they don’t have easy access to basic services

Question 2

How do cultural changes affect identity

Answer 2

Long term residents may feel alienated by the new languages, shops, clothing and celebrations
Migrants feel more at ease
Many people see these changes positively and welcome diversify, younger residents may be less concerned about change vs those who have lived there a long time

Question 3

How does population decline affect identity

Answer 3

Shops, schools and churches close which has given a place and its people identity (in North Antrim)

Question 4

How does changing age structure affect identity

Answer 4

Older population changes identity of area as they may prefer a peaceful community whereas younger people are more open to change
People (mainly older) feel alienated to change)