Exam Week Flashcards
What is the composition of the UK population?
The UK population is constantly changing in terms of ethnicity, religion, disability, and other characteristics.
The government has a responsibility to consider the changing needs of the population.
What are the impacts of an ageing population?
An ageing population may lead to increased demand for NHS services, higher costs of care, and a rise in age-related conditions such as dementia.
Improved healthcare, better nutrition, and higher living standards contribute to this demographic shift.
How often does the government survey the population?
The government conducts a survey of the population every 10 years to assess diversity and regional differences.
This survey helps track changes in identity and heritage.
What trends have been observed in religious identification in the UK?
There has been a drop in UK citizens identifying as Christian, while the number identifying as Muslim and those with no faith has increased to about 25%.
London is noted as the most diverse city.
What are the reasons for migration?
People migrate for push factors (war, conflict, natural disasters, persecution) and pull factors (work opportunities, better standard of living).
What are the categories of migrants?
Categories include economic migrants (work), asylum seekers (safety), and refugees (asylum seekers whose claims have been accepted).
What are the benefits of migration?
Benefits include economic growth through work/tax, specialist skills, and enhanced diversity/tolerance.
What challenges does migration present?
Challenges include increased demand on public services, potential reduction in pay rates, and social tensions/conflict.
What are important values for living in a diverse society?
Mutual respect and tolerance are essential for acceptance despite differences, promoting equality and understanding.
How can schools promote mutual respect?
Schools can promote mutual respect through RE and Citizenship lessons, providing information in different languages, and cultural events like international food days.
What is community cohesion?
Community cohesion refers to diverse communities that work well together, fostering a sense of belonging and respect.
What can lead to discrimination and conflict in communities?
Low levels of community cohesion can result in racism, discrimination, crime, and feelings of fear and not belonging.
How can communities encourage cohesion and integration?
Communities can promote cohesion by providing English language lessons, important information in different languages, and hosting events like carnivals to celebrate diversity.
What does the Equality Act protect against?
The Equality Act protects against discrimination based on race, religion, sex, disability, and other characteristics.
What challenges exist regarding the Equality Act?
Despite the Act, issues like racism, sexism, and homophobia still occur, and conflicts can arise when rights and values clash.
How can identity be defined?
Identity can be defined through various aspects such as gender, religion, race, culture, age, and interests. Most individuals have multiple identities.
