المجلة الدولية للبحوث القانونية والسياسية
Volume 7, Numéro 2, Pages 43-59
2023-10-01

The Impact Of Brexit Upon Identity And Unity In Post-brexit Uk: A Multidimensional Account

Authors : Seddiki Mohamed Cherif .

Abstract

The United Kingdom's decision to depart from the European Union has had a profound impact on every aspect of life, particularly identity and national unity in the UK. No one can ignore how divisive the referendum campaign was. This vote led to a resurgence of English nationalism and questioning of the nature of Britishness. Therefore, this study explores the intricate relationship between Brexit and the evolving notions of identity and national unity within the United Kingdom. It tries to determine if Brexit has exacerbated tensions and contradictions within British society, UK’s politics and its place in the wider world. Brexit has redefined concepts if not created stiff challenges for national cohesion, and this context, it is needed to further discussion upon the potential long-term consequences of Brexit for British identity and unity. Exploring diverse academic disciplines, such as political science and cultural studies, this study employs a mixture of approaches to find out the ways in which Brexit has influenced individual and collective identities, as well as its repercussions on the broader fabric of national unity. Through an examination of qualitative data via surveys and media discourse analysis, this attempt is significant in that it uncovers the complexities of identity renegotiation and division highlighting the dynamics that have emerged following the UK's decision to leave the European Union.

Keywords

Brexit ; Disintegration ; Europhiles ; Euroscepticism ; Identity ; Social Cohesion ; Unity