One-third of people from the White British group described themselves as British; the remaining two-thirds of respondents identified themselves as English, Welsh, or Scottish ethnic groups.

Nov 7, 2024 · As British society diversifies, so does the way people define Britishness. This article examines modern perceptions of British identity, the shift from ethnic to civic values, and the balance …

Britishness has emerged as a hot topic over the last couple of years, with questions such as What is Britishness? and What does it mean to be British? frequently debated in the media.

Aug 7, 2025 · This article synthesises historical, theoretical and empirical insights to demonstrate how British identity is reproduced, challenged and re‑imagined. Moving from empire to TikTok, devolution …

Being British means different things to different people. How would you describe where you're from? #Union with David Olusoga #iPlayerSubscribe and 🔔 to the...

May 13, 2025 · In an age of divisive nationalism, the question of what it means to hail from Britain has become difficult to parse. A new book finds that the answer lies somewhere in language, whether in...

Mar 11, 2019 · At its simplest, being British is a legal status of citizenship, as Diane Abbott MP (and Shadow Home Secretary) emphasised during the 2019 LSE Festival. It is conferred by birth and …

May 29, 2012 · Are there certain things that make you a British person? Perhaps it's a tradition you follow, the values you have - or maybe it's a British person in history you identify with.

May 23, 2025 · Today, becoming British feels less like crossing a finish line and more like crafting a new sense of self, seasoned generously with memories of home. It is to live in a country constantly …

When you Google “What does it mean to be British?” it might be hard to find a specific answer. After Googling this question herself many times, visual artist Sarah Maple decided to...