Why Northern Ireland is becoming less ‘Northern Irish’, and more divided.
I want to illustrate a few concerning features of the Northern Ireland Life and Times survey (NILTS) data that haven’t yet received media attention, particularly in regard to cross-community contact and the Northern Irish identity. There are some trends that exist which suggest Northern Ireland is becoming a more divided place, especially for young people economically affected by the recession. Northern Irish Identity Since the release of the 2011 census when it was shown that 45% of Catholics and 48% …