Year 11 - Citizenship
What debates exist around British identity?
How is UK society diverse and changing?
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Unit Summary
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.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to describe what is meant by British identity and values, and explain why they are sometimes debated.
Key Notes
- British identity is complex, diverse and shaped by history, culture and politics.
- British values developed over time, promoting democracy, law, liberty, respect and tolerance for all.
- British values are debated in politics, schools, media and communities as society changes and faces challenges.
Vocabulary To Learn
- values: core beliefs or principles that guide how individuals or societies think and act
- nation: a large group of people connected by shared elements such as culture, traditions, history and language
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- There is a single, clear British identity that everyone shares.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
British identity is complex, diverse and shaped by history, culture and politics. British values developed over time, promoting democracy, law, liberty, respect and tolerance for all.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'values'
core beliefs or principles that guide how individuals or societies think and act.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: There is a single, clear British identity that everyone shares. Correction: British identity is diverse and multi-faceted, with different people valuing different aspects depending on their background and experience.
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