Regional Identity
People born in South Shields are considered to be Geordies, a term commonly associated with all residents of Tyneside.
A less commonly used colloquial term is Sandancer. It is presumed to originate from the town's beach and history with the Arabic peoples dating from a 19th Century music hall act of the same name.
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“For the mother who has opted to stay home, the question remains: Having perfected her role as a caretaker, can she abdicate control to less practiced individuals? Having put all her identity eggs in one basket, can she hand over the basket freely? Having put aside her own ambitions, can she resist imposing them on her children? And having set one example, can she teach another?”
—Melinda M. Marshall (20th century)