Life In Modern Britain - Identity Flashcards
How much of the poorest population’s wealth does the 1% own?
55%.
What 2 countries have the largest amount of immigrators to the UK?
Poland & India.
What is the UK’s biggest ethnic group & what % of the UK’s population do they make up?
White 86%.
Northern Ireland has two cultural identities, what are they?
Nationalists & unionists.
What is a “Nationalist”?
Support the re-unification of Ireland.
What is a “Unionist”?
Support Northern Ireland & its union with the UK.
Wales’ identity is shown through what 2 cultural identities?
Rugby & the Eisteddfod festival.
What is meant by “multiple identity”?
Using multiple classifications to identify ourselves.
What is meant by “group identity”?
When 1 associates within an identifiable group within society.
What is meant by “national identity”?
When 1 associates with a country & feels a sense of belonging.