Why is the term 'British Culture' controversial ?

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Understanding Society

Why is the term 'British Culture' controversial?

This essay will critically comment on how and why the term 'British Culture' is controversial. The beginning of this essay will define culture; explain why it is said that culture has many different inner related meanings, what factors contribute to a culture and how one is formed. Moving on from that by commenting on the difference in primary and secondary socialization and what variables can determine the social groups or identities individuals take on. The essay will then move towards explaining the different components of culture, such as wealth, language and social norms. Following on from this it will explain how influences such as immigration and ethnicity have contributed to the ever evolving term 'British Culture'. The discussion will then progress on to compare the values and attitudes, towards immigration, ethnicity, subculture and counter culture. Throughout the essay there will be reference to religion and how it is a key factor in the culture of Britain and how ethnocentrism can influence a culture. Also, supported arguments with evidence on how there is not just one culture as a whole but and amalgamation of attitudes, values and goals that characterize