Britishness

·         “Britishness is a term referring to a sense of national identity of the British people, and common culture of the UK”

o   Frederic P. Miller, Britishness: British People Culture of the United Kingdom (2009)

·         Has the perception changed over time?

o   Victorian – global power

o   Still respected as a power

o   Still seen as a posh nation

o   Spain – fat tourists

o   Yob culture

Define Britishness? It’s like painting wind – Mark Easton, BBC News (2012)

·         Britishness is a form of identity so therefore can’t be defined in strict terms

·         It’s a flexible and evolving term which takes into account the constantly changing country