Cultural changes impact on identity

• collective identity is created from share values, beliefs and characteristics. It can become connected to a place
• migration can enhance community if the existing community is tolerant. This will lead to evolved identities
• migration can lead a divided community where there are insider and outsiders
• insiders feel that their culture has eroded and with it there is a perceived loss of identity
• divided communities can lead to tensions e.g., the Toxteth Riots - black people felt they being targeted by the police
• identity

  peoples feelings, perceptions, shared traditions and way of life