3.4.4

Question 0

Why community cohesion is important for multi-ethnic and multi-faith societies:

Answer 0

Without community cohesion different groups have different ideas about society

The 7 July 2005 London bombers were British citizens who had lost their sense of allegiance to Britain

Countries without community cohesion violence becomes a way of life

Lack of cc makes it impossible for people to co-operate

Question 1

How Government action is used to promote community cohesion in the UK:

Answer 1

Passing laws against racism and discrimination - Race Relations Act

Making community cohesion part of the national curriculum in schools

Passing the crime and disorder act - more severe punishment for racism

Establishing the equality and human rights commission - promotes equality and human rights for all