5 Questions
What are the four areas covered in the census 2021 regarding cultural identity?
ethnic group, national identity, language, religion
What is an ethnic group and how is it determined?
An ethnic group is the group a person completing the census identifies with based on their culture, family background, identity, or physical appearance.
How did people identify their ethnic group in the census?
People identified their ethnic group by either selecting one of the available tick box responses or writing it in with the new African writing response.
What were some of the largest African ethnic groups identified through writing in the census?
The largest African ethnic groups identified through writing in the census were Nigerian (271,000), Somali (151,000), and Ghanaian (113,000).
What is the purpose of collecting information on ethnic groups in the census?
The purpose is to understand the size of these groups' populations and where they live, helping communities to appreciate the diverse cultural identity of England and Wales.
Test your knowledge on the diverse cultural identity of England and Wales with this quiz based on the results of the 2021 census. Explore topics such as ethnic groups, national identity, language, and religion, and learn about how the cultural landscape has changed since 2011.
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