Social cohesion, Globalisation, P+S Sources Flashcards
Define social cohestion
Willingness of members of a society to cooperate with each other in order to survive and prosper. Bonds that hold society together through common values, beliefs and behaviours.
In a cohesive society, individuals act in a way that upholds accepted values of society even if they don’t personally agree.
Define social systems
An organisation of individuals into groups or structures that have different functions, characteristics, origin or status. Purpose is to create and maintain social order, which will lead to a sustainable society. System shares common values and creates inclusivity. E.g. Police, Courts, Families.
Define social order
Set of practices which maintain “normal” ways of relating and behaving.
Stable system of social structures, that are connected and capable of consistently.
They facilitate a balanced and workable society that develops and operates in a positive way.
Define sustainable society
Stable and supportive social systems lead to social cohesion. Social cohesion is more likely to be low when there is a lack of social systems in place to support families and individuals.
E.g. If there is high teenage crime then there will need to be police and court systems in place to create social order which leads to a sustainable society.
Characteristics of a sustainble community
- Needs of everyone in community are met.
- People feel safe, healthy and happy.
- Our environment is appreciated, protected and enhanced.
- Damage to environment is minimised.
How does the government promote social cohesion?
Civics and Citizenship - Education helps people learn about democracy in Australia.
Values education - Teaches understanding of common values that bind us together as Australians
Anti-discrimination Laws - Federal and State/Territory anti-discrimination laws. Summarised by Australian Human Rights Commission.
Complaints about Discrimination - Right to report discrimination directly to Commission.
Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs - Social policies and support affecting Australian society and living standards of Australian families.
Factors influencing social cohesion
- Social justice
- Sense of belonging
- Social order
- Social interaction and participation
- Common values and a civic culture
Define globalisation
Way countries and people of world interact and integrate. Three main classifications of globalisation: political, social and economic.
Causes of globalisation
- Improved transport, making global travel easier.
- Improved technology which makes it easier to communicate and share information around countries.
- Growth of global media.
- Increased mobility of labour. People are more willing to move between different countries in search for work.
How does globalisation strengthen social cohesion?
- Increased wealth and opportunities.
- Price reductions of products in communities.
- Cultural diversity.
- Brings world-wide communities together.
- Spread of democracy and human rights.
- Work opportunities for people in poorer countries.
- Development of developing countries infrastructure.
How does globalisation weaken social cohesion?
- Exploitation of workers in developing countries.
- Created and deepened inequalities.
- Conflict of cultures (multinational corporation influences).
- Conflict of religions, customs and belief values.
- Destruction of natural environment.
Primary sources
First-hand accounts of a topic.
- Original documents (birth certificates, trial transcripts)
- Autobiographies, manuscripts
- Interviews, speeches, oral histories
- Case law, legislation, regulations, constitutions
- Government documents, statistical data, research reports
- A journal article reporting new research or findings
- Creative art works, literature
Secondary sources
Account of something that is not a primary source. Recollection of an event they did not witness.
- Journal articles that comment on or analyse
- Research textbooks
- Dictionaries and encyclopaedias
- Books that interpret, analyse
- Political commentary
- Biographies
- Dissertations
- Newspaper
