Religion and Community Cohesion - Key Terms

Question 1

Sexism

Answer 1

Discriminating against people because of their gender (being male or female).

Question 2

Discrimination

Answer 2

Treating people less favourably because of their gender/ethnicity/colour or class.

Question 3

Ethnic Minority

Answer 3

A member of an ethnic group (race) which is much smaller than the majority group.

Question 4

Multi- Ethnic Society

Answer 4

Many different races and cultures living together in one society.

Question 5

Prejudice

Answer 5

Believing some people are inferior or superior without even knowing them.

Question 6

Racism

Answer 6

The belief that some ethnic groups are superior to others.

Question 7

Community Cohesion

Answer 7

A common vision and shared sense of belonging for all groups in society.

Question 8

Multi-faith society

Answer 8

Many different religions living together in one society.

Question 9

Racial Harmony

Answer 9

Different ethnic groups living together peacefully.

Question 10

Religious freedom

Answer 10

The right to pratise your religion and to change your religion.

Question 11

Interfaith Marriage

Answer 11

Marriage where the husband and wife are from different religions.

Question 12

Religious Pluralism

Answer 12

Accepting all religions as having an equal right to co-exist.