This project  is looking at how individuals and communities have changed their expectations about life, in twenty-first century Britain.

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Changing British Communities

Changing British Communities Picture

Hopes and aspirations in comtemporary Britain

This project  is looking at how individuals and communities have changed their expectations about life, in twenty-first century Britain.

We are currently working on a major project that looks at 'changing Britain' - in particular, at how individuals and communities have changed their expectations about life in twenty-first century Britain.

National statistics often show a distressing picture. Despite the fact that at the macro level Britain has 'never had it so good', statistics tell us about rising levels of knife crime, mental health issues (from anger to depression), binge drinking and financial worry. Media stories depict a picture of unhappiness, of broken and un-neighbourly communities and families. 

Our current project goes beyond the sweeping statistics and media headlines, to better understand how people in Britain today live their lives.

  • What do they hope for?
  • What do they aspire to?
  • What obstacles do they experience?
  • How do they relate to institutions, and to each other?
  • Are people content?

The research is fully based on speaking to people (anonymously) in 4 very different areas around the country – Kings Lynn, Manchester, Dummer and Harlow.  It will provide a representative portrait of everyday life in Britain, of changing hopes, fears and aspirations beyond the statistics and the media headlines.  The research will culminate in a pamphlet to be completed in winter 2008.

 

To get in touch, please contact Silvia or Alessandra.