Ethnic Identity Flashcards
What does Ghumann(1999) refer to in the context of British-Asian identities?
Tradition and religious socialization into extended family
Ghumann(1999) highlights the importance of familial and cultural connections in shaping identity.
What concept did Gilroy (1993) introduce regarding identity?
Identity of young black people in the Atlantic, focusing on shared experiences of racism
Gilroy argued that shared experiences can transcend historical differences to create a unified ‘black’ identity.
According to Spencer et al. (2007), how do European migrants interact socially in the UK?
Spend little time socializing with British people
This is due to perceived racism and discrimination, which limits their integration.
What did Modood (1997) emphasize regarding generational differences in identity?
Second generation ethnic minorities feel more British than their parents
Despite this, their ethnic origins remain important to their identity.
What difficulty do English people face in expressing their national identity according to Kumar (2003)?
They find it difficult to express their national identity, unlike Scots
Kumar notes that ‘Britishness’ has diluted the sense of ‘Englishness’.
What perspective do postmodernists have on identity in a globalized society?
Identity is about choice and hybridity
They argue that ethnicity becomes less significant in a media-saturated environment.
How are English and British identities perceived?
Seen as synonymous
This perception can obscure the distinct identities of Welsh and Scottish people.
What is the significance of Welsh and Scottish identities in relation to English identity?
They seek to distinguish themselves from English identity
This is partly due to historical positions of subordination to England.
What is multiculturalism?
Allowing many different cultures to exist within one country
Multiculturalism promotes coexistence and recognition of diverse cultural identities.
True or False: The English identity is considered less important as part of the majority nation in Britain.
True
This reflects a complex interplay between majority and minority identities within the UK.
Fill in the blank: According to some views, ethnicity still serves as sources of _______.
discrimination
Ethnicity can be a basis for discrimination, impacting identity and social dynamics.
