Regional Identity

Definition of regional identity

Regional identity refers to the act of identifying with a specific geographic region of a nation. This term can also be defined as something that is limited to a particular region.

Examples:

Wales: Sheep, fields, Valleys, Soft accent, Dragons, Rugby

Ireland: Booze, Beer, Rugby

English, London: Violent, Gangs, Busy, Posh, Cockney accent

American: Obese, McDonald's, less intelligent

Liverpool: Scouse, Violent, Football, John Lennon

Me and my family are from Narborough which is on the outskirts of Leicester's city center. The village i am from holds many ethnic groups as well as accents and the accent which is used the most is a common english accent where words are pronounced correctly with only a few words being cut short for example instead of people saying Leicester they would say 'Lesta'. I think you can tell where people come from the ethnic background or their skin colour and accent because each sector of the world has its own accent which people are recognised to. I think many people have different opinions on others whether they come from a rural area or not, people who are based in rural areas are seen to be more equipped with better features such as manners and having a better upbringing. Whereas Urban areas like the city centre and other areas like Saint matthews are seen to be more rougher areas with violence surrounding the kids and adults.