National identity

Question 1

National identity can be defined as

Answer 1

Being part of a larger community

Question 2

How is nationality symbolised?

Answer 2

By legal rights such as being able to carry a passport, being able to marry legally or being able to vote at a particular age

Question 3

What kind of nation are the British

Answer 3

‘Mongrel nation’ - mix of social and immigrant groups that have settled in Britain since before Roman times

Question 4

Whcih sociologist argue that a sense of British identity was created round 5 themes?

Answer 4

Guibernau and Goldbatt

Question 5

Geography

Answer 5

Britain consists of island give it a clear sense of boundaries that make it distinct from Europe

Question 6

Religion

Answer 6

Protestantism is the dominant religious identity

- religion plays a central role in remembrance royal weddings etc

Question 7

War

Answer 7

British themes of self sacrifice

- public ceremonies celebrating the Second World War

Question 8

The British empire

Answer 8

Imperial power in 19th and 18th centuries

- economic success and pride

Question 9

Monarchy

Answer 9

Cultural symbols of British nationality

• God save the queen
• death of Diana shows how important symbols are