How and why has British collective identity changed over the last 50 years and how is this
reflected through the media?
2011 census shows 86% are white ethic group
Minority groups 19% of population
The census confirms that fewer now call themselves Christian, but they are still 59% against the Muslim 4.8%
the census confirms that "white Britons" are now a minority in the capital
Spontaneous associations with Britishness amongst young people include the Queen, tea and crumpets, and Big Ben etc, which are rather “old world” versions and do not reflect a contemporary Britain or social reality.
In Wales, Scotland and for Catholic participants in Northern Ireland they see the English as arrogant, superior and aggressive.
However, young white people in England find it hard to distinguish between being English and British: the two appear interchangeable.
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