Perceptions, experiences and accommodations of Britishness; an exploration of national identity amongst young British Sikhs and Hindus in London

This paper is centred on exploring how young people from Sikh and Hindu backgrounds, who are British born living in the London area understand Britishness. By utilising transcripted interviews eighty respondents, this research uncovers presents core perceptions understandings that these have about national identity ways which it accommodated (or not) alongside other important sources of belonging their lives. diverse In particular, ‘thick' ‘thin’ conceptualisations Britishness role family structures shaping examined. It suggested any discussion ethnic minorities relate to requires a better understanding form understood accommodated. This, turn, will encourage more inclusive productive debate multi-cultural Britain. particularly salient post-Brexit Britain where themes nationality been brought into socio-political fore once more, newer immigrants facing challenges feeling included becoming British.