Theme A Flashcards
what is a community?
a group of people who are in close contact and who share common interests and values
what is a multi-cultural society?
a community made up of people from many different cultural or ethnic groups
What makes a strong community?
fairness & common interest & clear communication.
what are some of the factors that influence migration and emigration.
1:work
2:study
3:to get married
Why is religious understanding so important within society?
it creates unity and motivate people to work for positive social change.
what is the impact of migration?
-it increases population
-boost employment
-causes overcrowding
-pressure on public services.
what is community cohesion?
creating community with sense of belonging for all communities and different background people.
what is a diverse community?
people with different range of identities.
What is integration?
Bringing different groups of people together in society.
The rights and freedoms protected by the:
-UN Universal Declaration on Human Rights
-European Convention on Human Rights
-United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child
-Human Rights Act 1998.
what is UN and when was it made?
international organisation that encourages peace between countries.
-1945
when was the UDHR made?
1948
when was the CRC made?
1989
what is the magna carta?
a charter of rights which the english barons forced the king john to sign in1215
what is it meant by political rights?
people can have a say and make a difference.
what is the difference between human rights and legal rights
human rights are rights human are allowed to have legal rights are those which are protected by the law.
What is a trade union?
organisations that look after the interests of a group of employees
what is a moral right?
a responsibility of behaving in a certain way
what is cabinet?
main decision making body of the council
why did migrants from commonwealth country move to the uk?
-The British Empire helped create a shared identity
-English was spoken in colonies under British rule.
Which organisation created the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)? (1)
UN
why would the government spend more money on schools.
- A higher birth rate could mean more school places needed.
- Migrants could bring children needing education.
- Education spending could be an electoral promise.
Suggest two ways in which individuals can be affected by inequality.
-It can have an effect on people’s health and wellbeing
-It can affect people academically
Explain one way in which diversity benefits society in the UK.
Acceptance of different people and their identities
Identify two personal and social characteristics protected by the Equality Act 2010
It protects people and groups against age
discrimination
