Life in modern Britain- values that underpin British society Flashcards
List the British values
-democracy
-mutual respect/ tolerance
-individual liberty
-rule of law
What is meant by the term right?
-the legal binding, social and ethical entitlements considered the building blocks of society
-all citizens in society should enjoy them equally
What is meant by the term morals?
The rules that govern which actions are believed to be right or wrong
What is meant by duties and responsibilities?
Duties and responsibilities are placed upon citizens by society
Not optional and often enforced by the law
Give 2 examples of a duty/responsibility
-pay your taxes
-obey the law
-jury service
Define a freedom
The power or right to speak, act or think as you wish
Define equality
Treating all individuals equally
Which act gave equal voting rights to men and women?
Representation of the people Act 1928
(gave women over 21 the vote, regardless of property)
Which Act made it unlawful to pay women less than men for the same job?
Equal pay Act 1970
Which characteristics are protected in the Equality Act 2010?
age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation
The sex discrimination Act ……. made it unlawful to …….. in the ………. because of one’s ………. or ………. statue
1975
Discriminate
Workplace
Gender
Marital
Give 2 examples of legislation introduced to promote racial equality?
Race regulations Act 1965,1968, 1976, 2000
Which act banned racial discrimination in public places and made the promotion of hatred on the grounds of colour, race, ethnicity or national origins an Offence?
Race relations Act 1965
List 5 individual factors of identity
-gender
-race
-family
-ethnic group
-social class
-religion
-education
-employment
-peer group
-location
-culture
-media
Give 3 examples of group factors
-employment
-peer group
-social interests
-political views
