England Cultural Presentation by Geoff Blough CST 229 Intercultural Communication Professor Stefnoski

1. England
A CULTURAL PRESENTATION

2. Facts about England
 England is a part of Great Britain which is larger part of
the United Kingdom
 Great Britain is made up of England, Wales, and
Scotland
 The United Kingdom is the inclusion of Great Britain and
Northern Ireland
 England is about the size of the US State of Alabama

3. Population
81%
42,388,060
19%
9,845,985
2010 Census
Urban Rural

4. Population
 84% of the population of the UK live in England
 Mainly in the Cities as seen in the previous chart
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5. Ethnic Population

6. Ethnic Population
 Large Asian population due to Indian
expansion during Colonial times
 This large population of Indian/Pakistani
people has added to the culture
 English food has added Indian/Pakistani
cuisine as part of the macroculture

7. Religion
 59% Percent Christian
 Sharp Decline from 2001 where 71%
identified as Christian
 4.8% Muslim
 Muslim, Hindu, Jewish and Buddhist higher
in London than rural locations

8. Social Life
 Pubs (Public Houses) large part of English culture
 English families socialize, eat, and relax at pubs
 Tend to have traditional names that date back 600 years
 People usually buy in rounds and take turns buying
 Not customary to tip Barman/Barmaid but you can
 53,000 Pubs in England
 Drinking age much lower in England
 Age 5 with parental consent in the home
 Age 18 in Pub/16-17 with permit (only 1 pint)
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9. Transportation
 Public Transit is commonly used in not only the cities but
suburban areas as well
 Trains are an important part of transit inside England
and out to the other counties and neighboring
countries
 Buses called Double Deckers are popular in urban
areas
 The subway or Tubes are also a popular mode of transit
for English people

10. Language
 English is the primary language for England
 English used in a traditional sense compared to
Americanized English
 Commonly referred to the “Queen’s/King’s
English”
 Still have common slang terms

11. Food
 English food tends to be more simple, hearty fare consisting of meats,
simple grains, aged cheeses and potatoes
 Dynamic cuisine as the Empire grew over history elements from other
cultures would be added into the main stream.
 Most popular current dish is actually curry
 Meats: fish, beef, lamb, pork and chicken
 Simple sauces and puddings (not just sweet pudding)
 Cuisine originally from England tends to stay traditional

12. Government
 England is under the United Kingdom which is a Parliamentary democracy
 Has constitutional Monarch as Head of State but has no real power
 Bicameral legislature broken down into:
 House of Commons: elected officials who create and debate laws
 House of Lords: inherited family titles who double check new laws to make
sure they are fair and will work
 House of Commons led by Prime Minister who is true head of government
for the UK

13. Conclusion
 England is a very dynamic culture that adapts
well to changes throughout history
 Though dynamic, history and tradition are
important to the English people
 English culture has very much influenced
culture here in the United States
 English culture tends to be more progressive
toward cultural change and integration

14. Works Cited
 Department of Environment Food and Rural Affairs (UK). "Statistical Digest
of Rural England 2012." Government Statistical Service. London:
Department of Environment Food and Rural Affairs (UK), 2012. 8. PDF.
 Office of National Statistics (UK). Religion in England and Wales 2011. 11
December 2012. Web page. June 2014.
 Barrow, Mandy. projectbritain.com. 2013. Website. June 2014.
 Lemm, Elaine. About.com British and Irish Food. 2014. Web page. June
2014.