Community Cohesion Flashcards
Definition of discrimination
Treating people less favourably because of their ethnicity/gender/colour/class
Definition of community cohision
A common vision and shared sense of belonging for all groups in society
Definition of ethnic minority
A member of an ethnic group (race) which is much smaller than the majority
Definition of interfaith marriage
Marriage where the husband and wife are from different religions
Definition of multi-ethnic society
Many different races and cultures living together in one society
Definition of multi-faith society
Many different religions living together in one society
Definition of prejudice
Believing some people are inferior or superior without even knowing them
Definition of racial harmony
Different ethnics groups living together peacefully
Definition of racism
The belief that some races are superior to others
Definition of religious freedom
The right to practise your religion and change your religion
Definition of religious pluralism
Accepting an having an equal right to coexist
Definition of sexism
Discriminating against people because of their gender ( being male or female)