Globalisation & Identity (Leaving Cert Politics and Society): Quizzes
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In what year did the partition of Ireland occur?
In what year did the partition of Ireland occur?
1921
How many people comprise the Irish diaspora worldwide?
How many people comprise the Irish diaspora worldwide?
Over 70 million
According to CSO data from 2022, what percentage of Ireland's population are non-Irish nationals?
According to CSO data from 2022, what percentage of Ireland's population are non-Irish nationals?
12%
In the NILT Survey, what percentage identify as British?
In the NILT Survey, what percentage identify as British?
39%
Which institution broadcasts in Irish to promote the language?
Which institution broadcasts in Irish to promote the language?
TG4
During which period did The Troubles occur?
During which period did The Troubles occur?
1960s-1998
What does the essentialist view emphasise about Irish identity?
What does the essentialist view emphasise about Irish identity?
It is rooted in fixed characteristics
What is Benedict Anderson's key concept for understanding national identity?
What is Benedict Anderson's key concept for understanding national identity?
Imagined community
What identity option did the Good Friday Agreement allow in Northern Ireland?
What identity option did the Good Friday Agreement allow in Northern Ireland?
Irish, British, or both
In Northern Ireland, religious identity often overlaps with what?
In Northern Ireland, religious identity often overlaps with what?
Political identity
How much more likely are younger people (18-34) to use civic vs ethnic criteria to define Irishness?
How much more likely are younger people (18-34) to use civic vs ethnic criteria to define Irishness?
60% more likely
Which communities are mentioned as recent immigrant groups to Ireland?
Which communities are mentioned as recent immigrant groups to Ireland?
Polish, Nigerian, Lithuanian
What type of analysis did Edward Said provide for understanding Irish identity?
What type of analysis did Edward Said provide for understanding Irish identity?
Postcolonial analysis