Year 11

Is there mutual respect and understanding of diverse groups in the UK?

Year 11

Is there mutual respect and understanding of diverse groups in the UK?

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Key learning points

  1. In this lesson, we will explore the importance of mutual respect and tolerance and ways of building mutual understanding. This lesson will also introduce the impact of inequality and discrimination and ways to prevent it.

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5 Questions

Q1.
What does diversity mean?
A mixed society with a shared identity
Correct answer: Many different types of things, people or ideas
Same cultures and beliefs
Q2.
True or false, Britain developed into a diverse society due to emigration?
Correct answer: False
True
Q3.
What are some of the benefits of diversity in the UK?
Correct answer: Diversity has fostered new ideas and innovation, which has enhanced British culture and the economy
People have become more isolated
There has been an increase in racial and religious tension
Q4.
What are some of the challenges of diversity?
Enhanced awareness and understanding of people with different backgrounds and experiences.
Increased community cohesion and integration
Correct answer: Racism and discrimination may lead to some communities not feeling safe or part of the wider society.
Q5.
What has been the benefit of immigration?
Correct answer: Immigration has led to a diverse workforce that has helped economic growth through innovation and filling gaps requiring specialist skills
Immigration has led to an increase in the UK population putting pressure on vital public services
Immigration has led to too much diversity, which has created a more divided society

7 Questions

Q1.
What does mutual respect mean?
Correct answer: A reciprocal regard for the feelings, wishes or rights of others
Accepting views of others even if you do not agree
Equality and courtesy given to others
Q2.
True or false, mutual respect and tolerance are part of British values?
False
Correct answer: True
Q3.
What does it mean to be tolerant of others?
It is the the willingness to exclude views that conflict with the majority of society
Correct answer: It is the willingness to accept behaviour and beliefs that are different from your own, even if you disagree
It is the willingness to challenge different views
Q4.
What might lack of mutual respect and tolerance lead to?
Enhanced awareness and understanding of people with different backgrounds and experiences
Correct answer: Greater levels of inequality
Increased community cohesion and integration
Q5.
What law upholds mutual respect for diversity groups in the UK?
Race relations Act 1976
The Civil Rights Act 1964
Correct answer: The Equality Act 2010
Q6.
True or False, mutual respect is an important part of a democratic society because it encourages the values of respect and tolerance for all?
False
Correct answer: True
Q7.
How do we develop mutual understanding?
Correct answer: Through education in school teaching subjects like Citizenship and RS
Through exclusion of different groups
Through limiting cultural diversity