Theme A: Mutual Understanding Flashcards
What underpins a democratic society?
Mutual understanding underpins a democratic society.
How is mutual understanding encouraged in schools and the community?
It is encouraged through promoting concepts of diversity, integration, and community cohesion.
What are the three essential concepts that underpin a democratic society?
The three essential concepts are diversity, integration, and community cohesion.
What role do schools play in promoting mutual understanding?
Schools play an active role through policies of diversity and inclusivity.
What types of activities promote respect and equality in schools?
Education and extra-curricular activities promote respect of others and equality amongst cultures and religions.
What does integration involve in a democratic society?
Integration involves bringing communities together and celebrating the diversity of each different group.
What methods do schools use to encourage community cohesion?
Schools encourage cohesion through citizenship and RE lessons, assemblies and religious ceremonies, learning about religious festivals, peer education, projects that challenge discrimination, and cultural events.
What are some examples of cultural events that promote community cohesion?
Examples include activities and fundraisers such as international food days.
What is community cohesion?
Mutual understanding is encouraged in society so that people live together in harmony, with respect for diversity and for each other.
What are community projects?
Community projects promote cohesion and are a valuable way for people to interact and improve mutual understanding. They include:
- Carnivals and festivals which celebrate diversity
- ‘Befriend a refugee’ projects that help new arrivals
- English language classes to help new arrivals.
What are features of high levels of cohesion?
Features include proactive community action, community projects, tolerance of cultural and religious beliefs, sense of belonging, mutual respect, and celebration of diversity.
What are features of low levels of cohesion?
Features include higher levels of crime, racism, gang culture, segregation of groups, no-go areas, and an increase in extremist views.
What do community projects promote?
Community projects promote cohesion and improve mutual understanding.
What are examples of community projects?
Examples include carnivals and festivals, ‘befriend a refugee’ projects, and English language classes.
What are features of high levels of cohesion?
Features include tolerance of cultural and religious beliefs, mutual respect, a sense of belonging, and celebration of diversity.
What are features of low levels of cohesion?
Features include higher levels of crime, racism, gang culture, segregation of groups, no-go areas, and an increase in extremist views.
How can schools promote mutual understanding in society?
Schools can promote mutual understanding through events that celebrate diversity, such as the Notting Hill Carnival, which brings different ethnicities together.
