This essay examines the question why Brexit is such a divisive and emotive issue for the British society nowadays. Since the outcome of the referendum in 2016, the British society is divided into three parts. One of them is the generation, the social class and the last one is geography. These three parts illustrate through numbers and statistics how the decision to leave the European Union was made. The discussion in this essay is divided into four main parts. The first part explains the historical background of Great Britain and the European Union, the second part represents the supporters of Brexit and reasons for leaving the European Union. The third part is about the effects of the outcome which concern the whole British society and fourth illustrate some problems which can appear after Great Britain leaving the EU.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- The historical background of Great Britain and the European Union
- The supporters of Brexit and reasons for leaving the European Union
- The effects of the outcome which concern the whole British society
- Some problems which can appear after Great Britain leaving the EU
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This essay explores why Brexit is such a divisive and emotive issue in British society. It analyzes the societal divisions evident in the 2016 referendum results, focusing on generational, class, and geographical disparities. The essay examines the historical context of Britain's relationship with the EU, the arguments of both Remain and Leave supporters, and potential consequences of Brexit on the British economy and society.
- Historical context of Britain's relationship with the European Union
- Social divisions in the UK reflected in the 2016 referendum
- Economic consequences of Brexit, including currency fluctuations and potential job losses
- The impact of Brexit on the border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland
- The role of public demonstrations and political responses in shaping the Brexit debate
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The first chapter provides a historical overview of Britain's relationship with the European Union, highlighting key factors that influenced the 1975 referendum and the subsequent decision to join the European Community. The chapter analyzes the reasons behind the British public's decision to join the EU, focusing on economic integration, internal conflicts, and the significance of the referendum itself. The second chapter examines the supporters of Brexit and their arguments for leaving the European Union. It analyzes voting patterns based on age, education, and income, highlighting the demographic differences that contributed to the Brexit vote. The chapter also discusses the potential impact of Brexit on immigration policies and the rise of racism within the UK.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The key themes and concepts explored in this essay include the British referendum on European Union membership, societal divisions in the UK, economic consequences of Brexit, immigration, racism, and political responses to the Brexit vote. The essay also discusses the historical context of Britain's relationship with the EU, the arguments for and against Brexit, and potential consequences for the British economy and society.
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- Anna Hosseini (Author), 2019, Brexit. Why is it such a divisive and emotive issue?, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/903357
