GCSE Citizenship Key Words
Term | Definition |
community | A group of people who are in close contact and who share common interests and values |
neighbourhood | A local area within which people live as neighbours, sharing living space and interests |
British nationals | Citizens of the United Kingdom |
multicultural community | A community made up of people from many different cultural or ethnic backgrounds |
cultural diversity | The range of different groups that make up a wider population |
emigration | Leaving your homeland to live in another country |
immigration | Moving to another country to live there |
minority | A small part of a larger group of people |
tolerant | Open-minded, accepting |
dual heritage | People with parents or ancestors of different origins |
identity | Who or what someone or something is |
identity card | A that establishes someone's identity |
Convention | An agreement (often between governments) |
Declaration | A document setting down aims and intentions |
human rights | Things that people are morally or legally allowed to do or have |
United Nations | An international organisation that tries to encourage peace, cooperation and friendship between countries |
Act | A law passed by Parliament |
discrimination (racial, sex and disability) | Treating someone less favourably because of their colour, ethnic origins, gender or disability |
legal right | A right that is protected by law |
homophobic | Fearing or hating homosexuals |
inclusive education | Schooling that involves everyone, regardless of disability or non-disability |
racism | The idea that some people of different origins are not as good as others |
compensation | Making amends for something; something given to make good a loss |
respect | To have a good opinion of someone |
responsibility | Something it is your duty to look after |
councillor | A member of a local council, elected by people in the area |
democracy | Government by the people, either directly or through elected representatives |
election | Selection of one or more people for an official position by... |
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