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Flashcards by Lilac Potato, updated more than 1 year ago
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| Question | Answer |
| Community cohesion | A common vision and shared sense of belonging for all groups in society |
| Discrimination | Treating people less favourably because of their ethnicity/gender/colour/sexuality/age/class |
| Ethnic minority | A member of an ethnic group (race) which is much smaller than the majority group |
| Interfaith marriage | Marriage where the husband and wife are from different religions |
| Multi-ethnic society | Many different races and cultures living together in one society |
| Multi-faith society | Many different religions living together in one society |
| Prejudice | Believing some people are inferior or superior without even knowing them |
| Racial harmony | Different races/colours living together happily |
| Racism | The belief that some races are superior to others |
| Religious freedom | The right to practise your religion and change your religion |
| Religious pluralism | Accepting all religions as having equal right to coexist |
| Sexism | Discriminating against people because of their gender (being male or female) |
| How have the roles of men & women changed? | • In the 1850s women stayed at home & looked after the children • In 1928, The Electoral Reform Act allowed women aged 21 the vote • In 1970, women received the Equal Pay Act • In 1975, the Sex Discrimination Act made it illegal to discriminate against women in employment |
| What are some inequalities that are still present in today's society, regarding women? | • In 2010, only 23% of MPs were female • Although men are more active at home, often women are still the most active with housework & children raising & society often expects this |
| Why have attitudes to women changed? | • During WW1 & WW2 women did jobs of men - women did them as well as men - changing attitudes • UK followed other countries who were starting to show development of equal rights for women • Suffragettes worked to gain equal rights by showing that women wanted equal treatment • UN declaration of human rights after WW2 meant equal rights had to be accepted |
| What are the different Christian attitudes to women? | • Roman Catholics - men & women are equal (as Genesis says men & women were both created in image of God) but only men can be priests (represent Jesus at Mass & are descendants of apostles) • Liberal Protestants - men & women were created equal & should have same roles in society as Jesus treated everyone equally - women can be ministers/vicars • Evangelicals - men & women created equal but have different roles - St Paul taught women shouldn’t speak in Church |
| Why is the UK a multi-ethnic society? | • The UK has always been a mixed society - Celts, Romans, Saxons are all ancestors • 19th century - UK set up overseas empire leading to black communities in the UK • After WW2 a shortage of workers led to many different cultures working in the UK • Extension of EU led to influx of Eastern Europeans • 1/5 people in the UK are from ethnic minorities |
| What are the benefits of living in a multi-ethnic society? | • People of different ethnic groups will form relationships & bring peace amongst groups • More progress will happen due to more people with different ideas • Life is more interesting with a greater variety of food, music & culture • Multi-ethnic society helps people to live & work in a world of multi-national companies & economic interdependence |
| What are the effects of discrimination & racism? | • If some groups feel they’re being treated unfairly - will turn against society = violence & discrimination • Some politicians believe some young black people turn to crime due to lack of opportunities because of discrimination e.g. 2011 London riots • Racism & discrimination can lead to groups forming like the BNP that stir up hatred |
| Why is community cohesion important? | • Without community cohesion - racially/religiously motivated violence can break out • 7/7 bombers were British citizens who had lost their sense of allegiance to the UK • Lack of community cohesion makes it impossible for people to work together as modern societies need • In countries without community cohesion, violence becomes a way of life |
| How do the government promote community cohesion in the UK? | • Giving money to groups that are working on community cohesion • Appointing cabinet ministers & judges from ethnic minorities • Making community cohesion part of school lessons • Passing the Race Relations Act 2010 making it unlawful to discriminate against anyone • Setting up the Equality & Human Rights Commission to monitor laws on discrimination |
| Why do Christians promote racial harmony? | • In the Parable of the Good Samaritan, Jesus showed all races should love each other as neighbours • Jesus treated people of all races equally • St Paul taught that all races are equal as God created them all • The Christian Church has members from every race - 70% are non-white • The Catechism suggests every form of discrimination must be eradicated as incompatible with God’s design • St Paul said ‘you are all one in Christ Jesus’ |
| How do the Catholic Church help to promote community cohesion? | Help asylum seekers & immigrant workers by… • translating information leaflets into various languages • helping people find accommodation • providing legal advice & support • providing English Language Courses • celebrating Mass in other languages |
| What are some issues for religions in multi-faith societies? | • Bringing up children - most religions teach that only their religion will lead to a good life after death - children educated in all faiths may be tempted away from their faith • Conversion - many religions believe they should convert people because their faith is the true faith - problems arise as trying to convert is like discriminating against other faiths • Interfaith marriages - for a religious service, couples often have to be of the same religion - which faith to bring up children with? |
| How do religions work together to promote community cohesion? | • Some religions are developing interfaith marriage ceremonies • Problem of bringing up children is being dealt with by encouraging children to be brought up in both faiths • Religions are trying to work together to share festivals & other religious times • Holding local events for a mixture of religions such as ‘inter-faith weeks’ • By creating inter-faith events in schools to encourage students to consider other religious perspectives & promote tolerance & inclusivism |
| What are the different Christian attitudes to other religions? | • Inclusivists (Catholics) teach Christianity has the whole truth, other religions may have some but either way we should treat people with respect • Exclusivists (Evangelicals) teach Christianity is the only truth & other religions are false - we should try & convert people to the truth • Pluralists (Liberal Protestants) teach no religion has the whole truth - all religions are different paths to God |
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