Citizenship and Identity

Modern Britain is a diverse, multicultural society, in which the concept of ‘Britishness’ is difficult to define. Do UK citizens share a common national identity? What rights and responsibilities do British citizens have and what role do they play in the way the country is governed? This book looks at what it means to be British and explores how our democracy works. The information comes from a variety of sources, including government reports and statistics, newspapers and magazine articles, surveys and polls, academic research and literature from charities and lobby groups; articles have been tailored to an 11 to 14 age group. Additionally, at the end of each chapter are two pages of activities relating to the articles and issues raised in that chapter.