# FILE NAME: 00002706.soc # TITLE: Should we be doing more to encourage a greater degree of national pride? [507b333f6ab95ff2ab9712602abae187] # DESCRIPTION: # DATA TYPE: soc # MODIFICATION TYPE: original # RELATES TO: # RELATED FILES: # PUBLICATION DATE: 2025-10-12 # MODIFICATION DATE: 2025-10-12 # NUMBER ALTERNATIVES: 4 # NUMBER VOTERS: 5 # NUMBER UNIQUE ORDERS: 5 # ALTERNATIVE NAME 1: Statement 1 - In general, the group was in favour of a greater degree of national pride. However, it was recognised that there are many factors that need to be considered. Firstly, it was noted that there is a need for a greater degree of national pride. It was noted that there is a sense of apathy in the UK, and a greater degree of national pride would be beneficial. However, it was also noted that a greater degree of national pride would only be beneficial if it was not at the expense of other cultures. It was noted that we live in a multicultural society and that we should celebrate and embrace this. It was also noted that a greater degree of national pride would only be beneficial if it was not at the expense of the environment. It was noted that the environment is in a fragile state and that we should do more to protect it. # ALTERNATIVE NAME 2: Statement 2 - In general, the group was in favour of doing more to encourage a greater degree of national pride. It was agreed that the UK has a rich and diverse culture and history and that we should be proud of this. It was also agreed that there are many things that the UK has achieved that we can be proud of. However, it was also agreed that we should not be complacent and that there is always room for improvement. There was also a discussion on what we mean by 'national pride' and it was agreed that this can mean different things to different people. For some, it can mean a sense of belonging to a community and for others it can mean a sense of achievement and success. # ALTERNATIVE NAME 3: Statement 3 - In general, the group was in favour of a greater degree of national pride, but not at the expense of other cultures. There was a strong view that it was important to be proud of where you are from, but that it was also important to embrace other cultures. The group was also of the opinion that the country needed to be in a better place before it could start to be more proud of itself. Specifically, the group thought that the country needed to be more united and that people needed to feel that they had more in common with each other. The group was also of the opinion that the country needed to be in a better place economically and that people needed to feel that they were not being taken advantage of and that they were getting a fair deal. The group was of the opinion that the country needed to be in a better place politically and that people needed to feel that their voices were being heard and that they were being listened to. The group was of the opinion that the country needed to be in a better place socially and that people needed to feel that they were not being discriminated against and that they were being treated equally. The group was of the opinion that the country needed to be in a better place environmentally and that people needed # ALTERNATIVE NAME 4: Statement 4 - In general, the group was in favour of encouraging a greater degree of national pride. It was noted that the UK has a rich history and culture and should be proud of this. It was also noted that the UK has a history of welcoming people from all over the world and that this is something to be proud of. However, it was also noted that the UK has a history of colonialism and this is something that should not be forgotten. The group was of the opinion that the UK should be proud of its history and culture, but also mindful of its colonial past and the impact this has had on other countries and their people. 1: 2,4,3,1 1: 4,2,1,3 1: 3,1,2,4 1: 3,2,4,1 1: 3,2,1,4