What is Britishness?

• shared values rather than a question of birth (politeness, abiding by rules)
• cultural aspects (often stereotypical)
• Britishness is a changing concept because Britain is subject to change
• conflict: Does race and ethnicity matter?
• Many Welsh people don’t identify as British
  • Depends on a feeling of belonging
• being a citizen
• simply living in Britain or the Commentwealth
• often confused with being “English”
• multicultural