Community Cohesion Flashcards
Community cohesion
A common vision and shared sense of belonging for all groups in society.
Discrimination
Treating people less favourably because of their ethnicity/gender/sexuality/age/class.
Ethnic minority
A member of an ethnic group (race) which is smaller than the majority group.
Interfaith Marriages
Marriage where 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 practice your religion and change your religion.
Religious pluralism
Accepting all religions as having an equal right to coexist.
Sexism
Discriminating against people because of their gender.
