who a person is, or the qualities of a person or group that make them different than others

the traits that we inherit through genes, like eye colour, skin tone or height

the environment and experiences that shape you after you are born

Can identity be defined?

Citizenship

What debates exist around British identity?

How is the UK population changing?

How diverse is UK society?

Is there mutual respect in UK society?

Can a changing and diverse society lead to unity?

Pupils explore what identity is and how the UK population is changing considering how diverse the UK is and exploring mutual respect and understanding between different groups within society.

How is UK society diverse and changing?

the way a person sees themselves and how others see them

traits or characteristics we are born with (e.g., genetics)

the influences from our surroundings and experiences

Match the word to its correct definition.

Identity can be shaped by our {{}}, such as religion, traditions and shared values.

always liking the same food since childhood

moving to a new country and learning a new language

Which of these is an example of how someone’s identity might change over time?

Which of the following is mostly linked to nurture rather than nature?

People often have {{}} identities, such as being a pupil, a sibling and a basketball player.

Identity can change depending on what happens in someone’s life.

Identity includes many things like beliefs, culture and experiences.

Identity is fixed and only based on your ethnicity or nationality.

A person might see their identity differently from how others see it.

Which of these statements shows a misunderstanding of identity?

the movement of people from one place to another

a person who has been forced to flee due to conflict or persecution

a person who moves from one place to another

the inclusion of different types of people in a group or society

Which of these is a pull factor for migration?

A community where people come from different ethnic backgrounds.

A school where all pupils wear the same uniform.

A workplace where all employees are from the same country.

Which of the following is an example of cultural diversity?

treating someone unfairly because of their identity

Which of the following best describes ‘discrimination’?

because they believe it increases diversity

because they fear job competition or cultural change

because they want more people in their country

Why might some people oppose immigration?

A society that values and respects different cultures is often called ...

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