11.4 Community Cohesion Flashcards
Community cohesion
A common vision and shared sense of belonging for all groups in society.
Discrimination
Treating people less favourable because of their gender/ethnicity/sexuality/age/class.
Ethnic minority
A member of an ethnic group (race) which is much smaller than the majority group.
Interfaith marriages
Marriage where the husband and wife are from different religions
Multiethnic 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 practice your religion and change your religion
Religious pluralism
Accepting all religions as having an equal right to coexist
Sexism
Discriminating agains people because of their gender.