Community Cohesion Flashcards
Definition of Community Cohesion?
A common vision and shared sense of belonging for all groups in society.
Definition of Discrimination?
Treating people less favourable because of their ethnicity / gender / colour / sexuality / age / class.
Definition of Ethnic minority?
A member of an ethnic group (race) which is smaller than the majority group.
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 races/colours living together happily.
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 all religions as having an equal right to coexist.
Definition of Sexism?
Discriminating against people because of their gender (being male or female.)
