What do you think the terms community cohesion and Multi-
ethnic society mean?
Slide 2
To use clips from the media to understand the advantages and
disadvantages of living in a multi- ethnic society and what the
Government is doing to promote community cohesion.
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Grades C You will be able to describe the advantages and
disadvantages of living in a multi-ethnic society. Grade B You will
be able to explain why people racially discriminate and what the
results of such actions might be. Grade A-A* You will be able to
evaluate the effectiveness of the Governments actions to tackle
racism and whether it exits in today's society. Grades C You will
be able to describe the advantages and disadvantages of living in a
multi-ethnic society. Grade B You will be able to explain why
people racially discriminate and what the results of such actions
might be. Grade A-A* You will be able to evaluate the effectiveness
of the Governments actions to tackle racism and whether it exits in
today's society.
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This lesson involves the use of various key words. It is
important that you understand the meaning of these. Turn to p48 in
your exam booklet and match up the twelve words with the correct
definitions. These words will come up throughout the lesson if you
have forgot their meaning check p48 again This lesson involves the
use of various key words. It is important that you understand the
meaning of these. Turn to p48 in your exam booklet and match up the
twelve words with the correct definitions. These words will come up
throughout the lesson if you have forgot their meaning check p48
again
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In 2001 92% White British 4% Asian or Asian British 2% Black or
Black British 1.2% Mixed race 0.4% Chinese and 0.4% Other Are we as
multi- ethnic as you thought?
Slide 6
Look at the pictures on the sheet carefully. In the spaces,
write what you think the advantages of living in a multi-ethnic
society are. Look at the pictures on the sheet carefully. In the
spaces, write what you think the advantages of living in a
multi-ethnic society are.
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The answers add any you are missing in GREEN PEN.
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Slide 9
Can you think of any disadvantages living in a multi-ethnic
society? Page 11 Disadvantage box. Throughout history groups of
people in the UK have struggled to deal with mass immigration and
the rise in a multi-ethnic society. Although the problem still
lingers today improvements have been made and the UK to promote
COMMUNITY COHESION... Racism Mistreatment of ethnic minorities Hate
Crimes Discrimination Racial stereotyping Violence Prejudice Racism
Mistreatment of ethnic minorities Hate Crimes Discrimination Racial
stereotyping Violence Prejudice RMHDSVPRMHDSVP RMHDSVPRMHDSVP
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IcU_PPmx y2M
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Grades C You will be able to describe the advantages and
disadvantages of living in a multi-ethnic society. Grades C You
will be able to describe the advantages and disadvantages of living
in a multi-ethnic society. Grade B You will be able to explain why
people racially discriminate and what the results of such actions
might be.
Slide 11
Use the pictures on the next slide to help you complete the
first column of the table on the other side of your sheet.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XkKJQF1xSJU Watch the following
clip. What are the issues that programmes like this provide the
watching public? Look out for how non-whites are put across.
Slide 12
Slide 13
Housing Some British citizens believe that people from other
countries come to England to receive free housing from the
government. Taking houses that they believe should be for British
born and bread people. JOBS Some British citizens believe that
people from other countries should not be allowed to have jobs
before British born people. They have views that they are stealing
our jobs.
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Britishness (Our country) Its our country, they should go home.
Some people feel that they have a right/ownership over Britain as
they were born here. The government should not spend time and money
on immigrants. Benefits Some people believe that if you are not
British you should not be allowed benefits and the money comes from
working citizens. Some also think people come to this country to
fleece the benefit system.
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Burka (head covering) Its our country they shouldnt wear that
here. When people dont fully understand different religious customs
they are scared of the unknown and can act in disrespectful ways.
Your own opinion. Which do you think causes the most problems in
the UK as a multi-ethnic society?
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Blackburn Programmes like this help you with examples in the
exam. Subtitle- Blackburn- Panorama White Fright Make notes in your
books What are the problems this clip shows? Why do some of the
whites disapprove of the blacks? (ceremonies) White and black
taxis- issues? Whats the problem with having Areas? How would you
try combat the black white issue?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e1vJ7fs16RY
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Grade B You will be able to explain why people racially
discriminate and what the results of such actions might be. Grade B
You will be able to explain why people racially discriminate and
what the results of such actions might be. Grade A-A* You will be
able to evaluate the effectiveness of the governments actions to
tackle racism and whether it exits in today's society. Grade A-A*
You will be able to evaluate the effectiveness of the governments
actions to tackle racism and whether it exits in today's
society.
Slide 18
Discriminate against anyone because of their race, colour,
nationality, or ethnic background in terms of housing, training,
jobs, education or the provision of services. Use threatening or
abusive language that could stir up racial hatred. Publish anything
that could cause racial hatred. As more and more people began to
settle in the UK and racism began to rear its ugly head the
government knew it had to act. UK laws were introduced against this
and the most important was the Race Relations Act in 1976 which
made it illegal to... Complete the top left of Page 12 using the
information on this slide.
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More recently the government has introduced a Britishness test
that all new immigrants to the UK must take. As well as being able
to speak some English they must also answer questions on British
life and history. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/4099770.stm In pairs,
attempt to complete the sample questions. Can you get more than the
75% pass mark? Complete the box on page 12 The Government have
also... Given money to groups working for community cohesion. Made
it so schools have to promote community cohesion by law. Yep this
lesson covers us by law The Government have also... Given money to
groups working for community cohesion. Made it so schools have to
promote community cohesion by law. Yep this lesson covers us by
law
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Is Britain as tolerant as it likes to think it is? How do the
children treat the new arrivals? Programmes like this help you with
examples in the exam. Subtitle- Panorama racism in Britain. Make
notes in your books https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8e6lS7T
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Complete the bottom of page 12 You could include: Race
Relations Act A test in Britishness Teaching in schools BMP-
Government party against other ethnicities. Write in your book if
there is not enough space.
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Racist Police How can we eradicate racism and stop the youth of
today being racist if the police behave like this!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_GWy82olhw&feature=related
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Complete Q2 on p41 of your exam booklet It does not matter what
action the government takes to promote community cohesion; racism
will always exist. Part D 6marks PPP your opinion PPP religious
person that disagrees with you. PEER ASSESS Mark out of 6 Positive
Target
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Grade A-A* You will be able to evaluate the effectiveness of
the governments actions to tackle racism and whether it exits in
today's society. Grade A-A* You will be able to evaluate the
effectiveness of the governments actions to tackle racism and
whether it exits in today's society.
Slide 26
Equality Street https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XmTV62mE1PA
Will we ever have an equality street?
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List 3 things you have learnt from todays lesson...
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P40 Q3 answer YES People generally do live together and get on
peacefully There are many benefits to living in a multi-ethnic
society NO Many people are worried about the large number of ethnic
groups coming to live in the UK There have been many examples of
conflict and racism
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P41 Q2 answer AGREE People will always fight and not get on It
is difficult to police racism as not all cases are reported There
are still lots of examples of racism today (give an example)
DISAGREE Protection is put in place for people through the law
Relations between people of different races has improved There are
many examples where Government changes have been successful