multiculturalism Flashcards
(21 cards)
Immigration
Moving to another country to live there.
Multiculturalism
Consisting of many cultures, races and religions.
Celebrations
Festivals to mark special occasions or events.
Differences
Being different or unlike.
Diversity
Differences in customs, religious beliefs or opinion.
Culture
The customs and way of life of a group of people, including religious beliefs.
Politics
The activities and affairs involved in managing the government, and the making of decisions that affects others lives.
State religion
The official religion of the country.
Freedom of choice
The idea that people can choose to do whatever they wish.
Blasphemy laws
Laws that prevent talk or behaviour that insults God/s.
Emigration
Leaving a home country to live in another country.
Tolerance
To allow social, cultural and religious differences without protest, discrimination or interference.
Respect
An attitude of consideration and regard for the rights and feelings of others
Asylum seeker
A person seeking to be recognised a a refugee and requests permission to live in safety in another country.
Segregation
Seperating people based on their race or religion.
Integration
Different communities starting to live and work together and see each other as equals.
Political correctness
Talking or behaving in a way to minimise offence to other groups.
Faith community
A group of people belonging to the same religion.
Festival
A religious celebration.
Custom
Accepted or habitual practice, usually of long standing.
Eid-ul-Fitr
A festival to mark the end of the fasting in Ramadhan.
