National identity and Britishness Flashcards
What is national identity?
The sense of purpose that result from a feeling of belonging to a larger community in the form of a nation
What makes up British identity
- The monarchy
- The British Empire
- War
- Religion
- Language and geography
- Symbols and stereotypes
England and Scotland were seperate nations before what year
1707
Give 4 factors that are causing the decline of british identity
- Celtic identity
- Multiculturalism
- Globalisation
- English identity
give the definition of ‘democracy’
The way a country is governed in which the people have a say
Give a definition of ‘rule of law’
Everyone is treated equally in the legal and justice system
Give a definiton of ‘mutual respect’
Respecting each other’s beliefs and choices, regardless of your own opinion
What is tolerance of faith
Ensuring that all faiths and beliefs are respected and have freedom to worship
What is individual liberty
The right for individuals to be free to have their own opinions, choices and lifestyles
Give an example of a racist-fueled riot
In 1981, there was a riot in Brixton, between police and local protestors. For 3 days, young Afro-Caribbean men fought with the police resulting in 300 injuries and £7.5 millions of damage
Who was killed in a racially motivated attack in 1993
Stephen Lawrence -
A black 18 year old of Jamaican descent
Killed as part of a racially motivated attack
Stabbed on 22nd April 1993 at a bus stop in Grove Park
Stephen Lawrence day (22nd April) marks the day if his death and is a reminder of how he was brutally attacked
What is the British nationality Act and when was it passed
1948 - Gave passports to people in British Colonies
Which Act in 1968 gave the right to live in Britain restricted to those with a parent/grandparent born in UK
Commonwealth Immigrants Act
When was the Race Relations Act introduced?
1968 and 1976
When did people from the Caribbean start coming to the UK
June 1948
