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The Union Jack, in addition to being the flag of the United Kingdom, also serves as one of the most potent symbols of Britishness. [1]British national identity is a term referring to the sense of national identity, as embodied in the shared and characteristic culture, languages and traditions, [2] of the British people.
Historically rooted in the British values of fairness, orderliness, and respect for social norms, not only is the adherence to queues seen in day-to-day activities such as waiting for public transport or purchasing goods in a store, but it also symbolises deeper cultural ideals about patience and propriety.
British culture has been influenced by historical and modern migration, the historical invasions of Great Britain, and the British Empire. As a result of the British Empire, significant British influence can be observed in the language, law, culture and institutions of its former colonies, most of which are members of the Commonwealth of Nations.
The social structure of the United Kingdom has historically been highly influenced by the concept of social class, which continues to affect British society today. [1] [2] British society, like its European neighbours and most societies in world history, was traditionally (before the Industrial Revolution) divided hierarchically within a system that involved the hereditary transmission of ...
The political culture of the United Kingdom was described by the political scientists Gabriel Almond and Sidney Verba (1963) as a deferential civic culture. In the United Kingdom, factors such as class and regionalism [1] and the nation's history such as the legacy of the British Empire impact on political culture.
Anne-Marie Trevelyan said a ‘very small proportion’ of Muslims did not back British values but the majority were ‘peace-loving’.
The British royal family’s longtime approach to the public can be summed up as, “never complain, never explain.” Over centuries, this public relations strategy has generally served them well ...
Equality and diversity is a term used in the United Kingdom to define and champion equality, diversity and human rights as defining values of society.It promotes equality of opportunity for all, giving every individual the chance to achieve their potential, free from prejudice and discrimination.