Section 4 - Religion and community cohesion

Question 1

Why have roles changed in the UK? (4)

Answer 1

Changes in law
Effective contraception
Equal rights legislation
Changes in attitudes

Question 2

Why do people NOT accept women as church leaders? (5)

Answer 2

Women should obey their husbands. 
Women should be silent in church. 
Jesus' disciples were men. 
St Peter was a man. 
Women were regarded as inferior.

Question 3

Why do people accept women as church leaders? (5)

Answer 3

‘God created men and women in his own image’.
Jesus did NOT discriminate.
Women followers were treated well by Jesus.
Evidence of women leaders.
Everyone should be respected.

Question 4

5 examples of Muslim attitudes towards men and their roles:

Answer 4

Men should protect women. 
Men should provide for family. 
Should dress modestly. 
Should attend mosque for prayer. 
Worship separately to women.

Question 5

6 examples of Muslim attitudes towards women and their roles:

Answer 5

Required to have children. 
Expected to look after home. 
Dress modestly. 
Don't have to attend mosque. 
Worship separately to men. 
Free to work.

Question 6

4 problems with a multi-ethnic society:

Answer 6

Ignorance
Racism
Discrimination
Persecution

Question 7

3 benefits of a multi-ethic society:

Answer 7

Encourages racial harmony.
Wider variety of music, food etc.
Brings new people with ideas.

Question 8

Give three examples of what the government has done to prevent racial discrimination:

Answer 8

‘Britishness Test’
Illegal to use abusive words.
Commission for Racial Equality.

Question 9

Give 4 examples as to how roles have changed between men and women:

Answer 9

Women can vote
Women can have any job
Women are better educated
Men are more involved in home-life

Question 10

Christian teachings of racial harmony? (3)

Answer 10

Love one another.
Treat others the way you want to be treated.
Putting other teachings into practice.

Question 11

What are the reasons why Muslims promote racial harmony? (4)

Answer 11

Allah created all humans.
All races are loved by Allah.
No race is better than another.
Muslims part of the ummah.

Question 12

4 examples of how Muslims promote unity:

Answer 12

Pray together in Arabic.
Make the pilgrimage.
Fast during the month of Ramadam.
Pray facing Makkah.

Question 13

4 benefits of living in a multi-faith society:

Answer 13

Greater tolerance.
Varied cultural life.
Better understanding.
New ways of living.

Question 14

4 challenges of living in a multi-faith society:

Answer 14

Not always easy to be understanding.
Persecution and hatred.
Religious tensions.
Ignoring beliefs and values.

Question 15

How does religion help community cohesion? (5)

Answer 15

Work together to heal divisions. 
Sharing basic understanding. 
Celebration of festivals. 
No isolation as a faith group. 
Encouraging representation of different faith groups.

Question 16

What issues are shown in the media? (4)

Answer 16

Racial prejudice.
Religious tolerance.
Religious and community themes.
Domestic violence or attitudes.

Question 17

Is the media biased against religion?

Answer 17

Media programmes are accused of only showing one side of the argument. Issues need to be dealt with sensitively and accurately to ensure racist ideas are not promoted.