How is the UK population changing?

Citizenship

Can identity be defined?

What debates exist around British identity?

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 variety of people in a group in terms of background, beliefs, etc

In {{}}, the UK population was around 50 million. By 2025, it is expected to reach approximately 69.5 million.

The UK has an {{}} population, meaning there are more older people than before.

There are fewer differences between people than before.

People in the UK have broader ethnic, religious and cultural backgrounds.

Everyone now follows the same culture and traditions.

What does it mean when we say the UK has become more diverse?

so they can provide better public services

Why is it important for the Government to understand population changes?

It happens due to many factors, including ageing and birth rates.

It stops when a country reaches 70 million people.

Which of the following is true about population change?

qualities that make someone different from others

qualities and traits that come from genetics or biology

influences from upbringing, education and environment

ideas or principles people think are important

A person’s identity can be shaped by both {{}} and nurture.

The UK is a multi-nation state made up of England, Scotland, {{}} and Northern Ireland.

because everyone in the UK feels exactly the same about being British

because it never changes and has always remained the same

because views differ depending on history, location and personal perspective

because the UK is only made up of two nations and they both agree

Why is the idea of a shared British identity considered complex?

British {{}} are principles such as individual liberty, democracy and the rule of law that many believe help society work well together.

because they are identical in every nation in the UK

because they don’t matter to anyone and are no longer valid

because they are all written in one official document but should be in multiple

because they raise questions about identity, society & how people live together

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