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Living in a Diverse Society
Quick questions on Challenges of a diverse society: N(A)-Level Social Studies diversity
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What is the risk of division?Show answer
The most serious challenge is that unmanaged diversity can lead to division. If prejudice spreads, if groups stop mixing, or if grievances build, society can split along ethnic or religious lines. In the worst cases this can lead to open conflict. Division is dangerous because it threatens the stability, safety and unity of the whole country, undoing the benefits diversity can bring.
What are only seeing the negatives?Show answer
Note that these challenges are why diversity must be managed, linking to solutions.
What is q1?Show answer
Define prejudice and discrimination in your own words. [2 marks]
What is q2?Show answer
Explain how misunderstanding between groups can become a serious problem. [3 marks]
What is q3?Show answer
Explain why a sense of unequal opportunity can create tension between groups. [3 marks]
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