core beliefs or principles that guide how individuals or societies think and act

a large group of people connected by shared elements such as culture, traditions, history and language

What debates exist around British identity?

Citizenship

Can identity be defined?

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?

ideas and beliefs that people think are important in life and society

a group of people who share a common identity, often linked by history

a set of principles that are promoted in the UK

Match each word to its correct definition.

British values include democracy, rule of {{}}, individual liberty, mutual respect and tolerance of different faiths and beliefs.

Everyone in Britain shares exactly the same identity.

British identity is the same in every part of the UK.

British identity is diverse and shaped by different backgrounds and experiences.

There is only one true way to be British.

Which statement best describes British identity?

because they don't know any British celebrities

because their background is not always reflected in national tradition

Why might someone feel excluded from the idea of a shared British identity?

Where do British values mainly come from?

because people debate how they should be defined

because they are too simple to understand

because everyone agrees with them completely

because people disagree on how they should be applied

Why are British values often debated in public and political discussions?

the qualities and characteristics that make people who they are

shared beliefs, traditions and values of a group of people

a simplified and inaccurate belief about a group of people

unfair treatment of people based on their identity or background

Match the word to its correct definition.

Which of the following can influence a person’s identity?

a person who is British, Muslim, a footballer and a sister

Which of the following is the best example of someone having multiple identities?

Our identity is shaped by both nature and ...

Why might someone’s identity change over time?

it helps create more inclusive communities

it allows everyone to wear the same clothes

Why is it important to understand and respect other people’s identities?

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