1. Action to promote community cohesion
Date: Tuesday, 25 April 2017
Action to promote community cohesion
Explain the difference between multi-faith & multi-ethnic societies
To analyse whether the government is doing enough to promote community cohesion
To synthesise knowledge of religious and non-religious views and apply to exam questions
Multi-ethnic society = where many different races and cultures live together in one society.
Multi-faith society = where many different religious groups live together in one society
Starter: Which pictures might match up with a multi-faith society and which might match up with a multi-ethnic society?

2. What do we mean by community cohesion?
= different communities living together and sharing four things in common:
A common vision and sense of belonging
Appreciating and valuing the differences between people of different cultures
Ensuring equal opportunities for all in the community
Making strong and positive relationships with people of different races
This would apply to both multi-faith and multi-ethnic societies…

3. 1. Give two reasons why religious people should fight racism.
Malcolm X
Muslim
Martin Luther King
Christian
1. Give two reasons why religious people should fight racism.
2. Give two reasons why religious people might not want to fight against racism.
The minimum tariff for an adult convicted of murder is 15 years, which automatically doubles to 30 years when it is racially aggravated.
For juveniles, the starting tariff is 12 years, there is no automatic doubling for racially aggravated crimes.
Is this fair?

4. Divide the class into 2 halves.
Half answer question 1 in pairs & half answer question 2.
Swap answer with a pair from the other side of the room to mark. Remember 2 developed reasons
Question 1 Do you think multi-faith societies cause problems for religious families? Give two reasons for your point of view. (4 marks)
Question 2
Do you think that living in a multi-ethnic society helps to reduce racism? Give two reasons for your point of view.

5. Vote with your RAG cards
Do you think the government is doing enough to tackle racism and promote community cohesion?
I have arguments on both sides
Yes No
What are they actually doing? Think: Pair: Share

6. Read page 97
In your own words summarise what measures the government has taken to combat racial discrimination.
Why are racial discrimination and prejudice still problems in the UK?
TIF – What measures would you bring in if you were in charge?

7. Complete the grid to help structure your answer.
“The government alone cannot achieve community cohesion.” In your answer you should refer to at least one religion.
Do you agree? (3)
Give reasons why some people may disagree with you. (3)
Best answers will bring together (synthesise) your knowledge on government actions, Christian & Muslim views on community cohesion
Complete the grid to help structure your answer.
Write out your answer in full sentences.