Section 4- Religion And Community Cohesion Flashcards
Community cohesion
A common vision and shared sense of belonging for all groups In society.
Discrimination
Treating people less use of their ethnicity/gender/colour/sexuality/age or class.
Ethic minority
A member of an ethnic group (race) which is much smaller than the majority group.
Interfaith marriages
A marriage I which the husband and wife are from different religions.
Multi-ethnic society
Many different races and cultures living together in one society.
Multi-faith society
Many different religions living together In one society.
Prejudice
Believing some people are inferior or superior without even knowing them.
Racial harmony
Different races/colours living together happily.
Racism
The belief that some races are superior to others.
Religious freedom
The right to practise your religion and change your religion.
Religious pluralism
Accepting all religions as having as equal right to coexist.
Sexism
Discriminating against people because of their gender (being male of female)