Life in Modern Britain Flashcards
What does British Values means?
Values associated with living in Modern Britain.
What is a democracy?
A political system allowing people to decide.
What is Individual Liberty?
Concept that allows freedom for people’s decisions
What is it called when a society accepts people from various backgrounds?
Multicultural society
What is Principles?
Basic truth/ideas/belief
What is it called when principles of law applies equally to all?
Rule of law
What is people show understanding to differing views called?
Tolerance
What are values?
Standards of behaviour accepted by society
Name some ways you can become a British citizen?
Marrying a British person
Passing the British Citizen test
Being born in Britain
What is British National Identity?
Actions, Values and Attitudes/Opinions
What does immigration mean?
The act of COMING INTO A COUNTRY TO PERMANENTLY LIVE
What does migration mean?
To move from one country to another
What does emigration mean?
The act of LEAVING A COUNTRY TO LIVE IN ANOTHER
What does push factors mean? And give some example.
Reasons why people would leave a country. Protection from a was or job
What does pull factors mean? And give some examples.
Reasons why someone would stay in a country. Safer country or Family
What are some benefits of Migration?
Contributed £25 billion
less benefits and less social housing
richer country
reduce labour shortage
What are some issues with Migration?
healthcare/education/housing
language barrier
child refugees
lack of national groups
What is an advantage of Multiculturalism?
You can live together peacefully and equally in a single country.
What is the definition of media?
By which people are reached and influenced
What are some examples of when Media can be influenced?
Internet (social media)
Newspapers
magazines
(sun newspaper: Hillsborough)
What does everyone have the right to?
Freedom of press and freedom of speech
What does Censorship mean?
The control of information and ideas within a society
What does IPSO stand for?
Independent Press Standards Organistion
What is the Code of Conduct?
The rules newspapers should follow
What are the rules newspapers must follow?
information should be accurate and not mislead
A fair opportunity should be offered to reply to inaccurate reports
Everyone is entitled to their privet life
Journalist must not intimidate, harass or persistent pursuit
If a case has given shock out or grief then they should be approached with sympathy
A child under 16 are not allowed to be interviewed
