Chapter 1: Identities Flashcards
What does the expression ‘modern Britain’ relate to?
The expression ‘modern Britain’ relates to the countries of:
- England
- Scotland
- Wales
- Northern Ireland
What do the British have, unlike people in other countries?
Unlike people in other countries, the British have a number of differing titles that they use in different circumstances
Unlike people in other countries, the British have a number of differing titles they use in different circumstances.
They are citizens of what?
They are citizens of the United Kingdom
Unlike people in other countries, the British have a number of differing titles they use in different circumstances.
They are citizens of the United Kingdom, but are called what?
They are citizens of the United Kingdom, but are called British
Unlike people in other countries, the British have a number of differing titles they use in different circumstances.
They are citizens of the United Kingdom, but are called British, although they can also be what?
They are citizens of the United Kingdom, but are called British, although they can also be: 1. Welsh 2. Scottish 3. Irish Or, 4. English
What percentage of the population of the UK in the 2014 estimate was aged 0 - 14?
17.3% of the population of the UK in the 2014 estimate was aged 0 - 14
What percentage of the population of the UK in the 2014 estimate was aged 15 - 24?
12.6% of the population of the UK in the 2014 estimate was aged 15 - 24
What percentage of the population of the UK in the 2014 estimate was aged 25 - 54?
41% of the population of the UK in the 2014 estimate was aged 25 - 54
What percentage of the population of the UK in the 2014 estimate was aged 65 and over?
17.5% of the population of the UK in the 2014 estimate was aged 65 and over
12.6% of the population of the UK in the 2014 estimate was aged 15 - 24.
How many males was this aged 15 - 24 in the 2014 estimate, approximately?
Approximately, this was 4.1 million males aged 15 - 24 in the 2014 estimate
12.6% of the population of the UK in the 2014 estimate was aged 15 - 24.
How many females was this aged 15 - 24 in the 2014 estimate, approximately?
Approximately, this was 3.9 million females aged 15 - 24 in the 2014 estimate
41% of the population of the UK in the 2014 estimate was aged 25 - 54.
How many males was this aged 25 - 54 in the 2014 estimate, approximately?
Approximately, this was 13.3 million males aged 25 - 54 in the 2014 estimate
41% of the population of the UK in the 2014 estimate was aged 25 - 54.
How many females was this aged 25 - 54 in the 2014 estimate, approximately?
Approximately, this was 12.8 million females aged 25 - 54 in the 2014 estimate
How can the make-up of the UK population be studied?
The make-up of the UK population can be studied in a variety of ways, by: 1. Age 2. Gender 3. Ethnic background 4. Religious beliefs Or, 5. Wealth distribution
The make-up of the UK population can be studied in a variety of ways, by age, gender, ethnic background, religious beliefs, or wealth distribution.
All of these aspects and others help do what?
All of these:
1. Aspects
2. Others
help portray the nature of contemporary British society
