What do we mean by identity? Flashcards
what is identity?
the characteristics that determine who or what a person is
what is a group identity?
the characteristics that belong to a group
what is a global identity?
aspects or characteristics which are global
what is multiple identity?
a person that can assume different identities in different situations
what is national identity?
an identity associated with a particular country
what is the population?
number of people
what is migration?
the movement of people from one country to another
what is immigration?
people moving into a country
what is emigration?
people leaving a country
how does migration influence the UK’s population?
1 - makes the population more diverse
2 - multiculturism
What religious groups exist in the UK?
1 - Christianity (63.1%)
2 - Muslim (4.8%)
3 - Hindu (1.5%)
4 - Jewish (<1%)
5 - No religious belief (27.9%)
What ethnic groups are in the UK?
1 - White (86%)
2 - Mixed Race (2.2%)
3 - Asian / British (7.5%)
4 - Black African / Caribbean / British (3.3%)
5 - Other (1%)
What is the history of migration in the UK?
19th Century - Irish migration due to potato famine
WW2 - Czechs and Poles fled to Britain
Post-War - Government encourage migration from Commonwealth
1950s - West Indies migration
1960s - Asian migration
1970s - African / Asian migration
EU membership - encourage free movement
What is the history of emigration out of the UK?
1- 18th - 20th Century migration of people to British Empire countries
a - Canada
b - Australia
c - New Zealand
2 - 20th Century retirement migration to Europe
Why do people immigrate into the UK?
1 - Confirmed job
2 - Looking for better quality employment
3 - Join family
4 - Study
How does immigration shape the UK population?
Communities often settle into the same local communities
How has immigration shaped London’s population?
1 - The 5 local authorities with the lowest % of white British people are all found in London
2 - 3/5 local authorities with the highest Indian populations are in London
3 - 5/5 local authorities with the highest white British population are all found in northern England
5/5 local authorities with the lowest Indian populations are all found in rural areas
What is expected to happen to the UK population?
1 - Rise
2 - Increase in percentage of over 75s
3 - Increase in number of pensioners
How has the population distribution of the UK changed?
Urbanisation
What is the UK’s political approach towards multiculturalism?
1 - People are accepted to practice own faith and live own lives
2 - Over time generations would integrate
What is freedom of speech?
Ability to express opinions without censorship, restrain or legal penalty subjected to limitations linked to tolerance and equality
What is freedom of worship?
1 - To worship or not worship
2 - No one set of religious beliefs are enforced on society
How are these laws enforced?
1 - Human rights
2 - International laws
How has the Government encouraged religious leaders to support a national identity?
1 - Letters to religious leaders
2 - Religious leaders to explain how their faith is part of a British Identity
What is the nature vs nurture debate?
Whether a person’s personality and identity are most affected by their biological background or by the way they are brought up
What societal factors may influence your identity?
1 - Education
2 - Ability
3 - Geography
4 - Income
5 - First language
6 - Religion
What natural factors may influence your identity?
1 - Gender
2 - Sexual orientation
3 - National origin
4 - Age
5 - Ethnicity
6 - Culture
7 - Disability
