identity and community in the UK Flashcards
Being British involves .. (2)
Shared values and cultural traditions
Give as many examples of cultural traditions in the UK
Queen’s speech, Royal ascot, Dancing around the pole on May Day, Pancake day, bonfire night
List the British Values
Personal freedom, British laws, tolerating and respecting diversity, equality, representative democracy
What makes up the United Kingdome
Northern Ireland + ESW
what makes up Britain
E S W
What is devolution
the passing of powers from central government to regional
What organisation make decisions in Scotland
Scotland Parliament
What organisation make decisions in Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland Assembly
What organisation make decisions in Wales
National Wales Assembly
How does a country becomes independent from UK
If sustain own economy and be powerful on its own.
What is cultural diversity
variety of cultures and ethnic groups living in society
Describe what being British means
difficult to define because of cultural diversity but sense of belonging: cultural tradition and shared values
Give 4 examples of cultural traditions in the Uk
May day, pancake day, bonfire night, Queen’s speech, royal ascot.
Give all the British values
personal freedom, representative democracy, British Law, tolerating and respecting cultural diversity, equal chance.
Why are British laws important
help to protect our rights and for health and safety
what countries make up the UK
E S W NI
What countries make up Britain
E S W
What is the passing of powers from central gov to local gov
devolution
What must a country be able to do in order to become independent from UK
be powerful on its own and support economy
What is cultural diversity
people from different cultures ethic groups living in one society together.
Who invaded Britain in the past
Romans, Prits, Anglo-saxons, celts, Normans
When different groups invaded Britain what benefits did they bring
cultures: sport, art, music, cuisine, language, clothing,
after WW2 gov did what
encouraged people from Commonwealth to come and recover the economy
What is an economic migrant
someone who migrated to another country for job opportunities and ultimately a better quality of life
political migrants
move from fear of persecution due to beliefs
asylum seeker
applied for the right to stay in another country/ left country of origin due to dear or political reasons.
refugees
forced to leave country because of fear, violence, war, natural diaster LIFE IN DANGER
illegal immigrants
cross borders without permission from country
what allows migration to be easier (2)
improved transport and also members of EU countries can live and work in any other EU country
why do people migrate to UK
fewer immigration restrictions
why do different regions in the UK have different cultural diversities
history, jobs opportunities, accents, tourism
How is UK economy influence by people from different cultures, countries 3x
French businessman- trading knowledge - started London financial services
Polish immigrants worked in construction industry since Poland joined EU in 2004.
Irish labourers - worked on British workforce in 50-60s on railways and motorways.
Why do immigrants live in groups
to help adjust and share cultures and language and familiarity but this can cause ‘ethnic ghettos’ and social exclusion.
What is community cohesion
everyone in society share common aim or goals
what is multi-ethnic society
different ethnics groups living together
What does community cohension encourage between people and communites
respect, understanding and intergration
How can government promote community cohension
language classes for non English speakers
teach in English at schools- common language
people outside UK, who want British citizenship MUST pass life in UK test, speak English and learn British culture
Students are educated on cultural diversity
What is multicultural
different cultures living together
most towns are cosmopolitan - what does this mean
society of people and cultures around the world
different cultures bring what
sport, art, music, dance, food, clothing, beliefs, traditions, faiths, religion, language, festivals
By learning and experience different cultures- people are more likely to ….
understand, respect, tolerant differences = live in harmony
what is social identity
belonging to groups in society and people can have multiple social identities
what is tolerance
able to live peacefully and accept differences
What can the government do to promote equality in society
put anti discrimination acts in place - make it illegal
Eqaulity and human rights commission - advice the goveerment
training grants and loans for improving education to give fair chance (british value)
hospitals have translators
councils give booklets in other languages
every life matters- family benefits
How many members does the EU have
28
Give 6 examples of the EU
France, Germany, Italy, Spain, UK, Poland, Romania.
What do EU countries agree
work together, obey EU laws and contribute money to EU budget
