Why identity and belonging?
In contemporary society, questions of identity and belonging are crucial in understanding each other as well as world affairs. Young people are on the brink of finding out who they are and who they want to become. The theme gives young people the chance to express their views on how their family, friends, origins and nationality, youth culture, the media, beliefs – not only religious, and hopes for the future, all shape their identity. The topics for the BBC Young Writers and Public Speaking Awards 2006 are: • My family has a great influence on my identity • The way I dress shows the world who I am • My friends are the most important people to me • Because of my cultural/ethnic background I belong to different worlds • Young people are the key to understanding multicultural values The two BBCAwards, for writing and public speaking (young people between 16 and 20 years old) form a common focus for developing effective English language skills. Participation will enhance young people’s co
