11.5.2

Complex Identities

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National Identity - Complexity

Most national identities are becoming more complex and diverse as a result of globalisation, migration and international mass media.

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Multi-cultural societies

  • Most countries are multi-cultural with many contrasting ethnicities e.g. the ethnic mix in London.
  • The 2011 census found that 36.7% of London's population was born in a foreign country. 24.5% were born outside of Europe.
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Mixed loyalties

  • Questions about whether people can be tied or loyal to more than one country are interesting ones to debate.
  • People may have been born in one nation, live in another nation, have friends from other nations and may have cultural heritage from a completely different part of the world.
  • Many individuals with Indian cultural heritage support the Indian cricket team vs England, even though they were born in England. However, they may also support the England football team.
  • Globalisation has brought complexities like these to the surface.
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Cuisine, language and religion

  • Changes in a nation's preferences in food and a more varied cuisine and vocabulary has changed lots of people's perceptions of national identity.

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1Tectonic Processes & Hazards

2Option 2A: Glaciated Landscapes & Change

3Option 2B: Coastal Landscapes & Change

4Globalisation

5Option 4A: Regenerating Places

6Option 4B: Diverse Places

7The Water Cycle & Water Insecurity (A2 only)

8The Carbon Cycle & Energy Security (A2 only)

9Superpowers (A2 only)

10Option 8A: Health & Human Rights (A2 only)

11Option 8B: Migration & Identity (A2 only)

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