UK population (2023) — estimate?
67.7 million people in July 2023.
Declining birth rate — effect?
Aging population and fewer young people.
Increasing life expectancy — years?
79 for men, 82.9 for women in 2020.
Senior citizens — rising proportion?
More people aged 65+ in the population.
Family size — trend?
Families becoming smaller and more atomised.
Aristocracy — definition?
Highest social class, inherited wealth and titles.
Upper Middle Class — role?
Professionals with higher education and resources.
Upper Class — characteristics?
Inherited wealth, land, social influence.
Middle Class Professions — examples?
Lawyers, doctors, teachers.
Underclass — description?
Marginalized, unemployed, dependent on welfare.
Wealth gap — in UK?
Significant disparity between rich and poor.
North-South divide — issue?
Regional economic disparities and income differences.
Ethnic composition (2021) — White?
74.4% White British in England and Wales.
Ethnic minorities — trend?
Increasing diversity due to immigration.
Controversies over immigration — cause?
Debates on integration, identity, and social cohesion.
Immigration policies — recent change?
Stricter visa rules, post-Brexit adjustments.
Citizenship test — introduced?
In 2003, compulsory since 2007.
Cultural preservation — challenge?
Can hinder broader societal integration.
Women in society — progress?
More representation, breaking glass ceilings.
Gender pay gap (2022) — percentage?
8.3% less earnings for women.
Social mobility — challenge?
Limited upward movement, influenced by background.
Monuments — role?
Symbols of collective memory and identity.
Teste tes connaissances avec un QCM de 11 questions sur Understanding Modern Britain.
1. What does the figure 67,736,802 represent in the context of UK demographics in 2023?
2. Which author is associated with the analysis of social class structure and inequality in the UK?
Révisez le cours complet dans la fiche de révision de Understanding Modern Britain.
Voir la fiche →Importe ton cours et l'IA génère des flashcards en 30 secondes.
Générateur de flashcards