Community Cohesion

COMMUNITY COHESION- People sharing a sense of belonging and community identity. 

what a community will be like with hight/ low levels of community cohesion.

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Community Cohesion

Advantages

  • People of all ages out on streets without fear.
  • Tidy streets, gardens, parks and public areas.
  • Houses and flats lives in and cared for.
  • People mixing in shops, cafes, and parks.
  • Successful schools, libraries and community centers with lots of services for the whole community.
  • Low levels of discrimination and racism.

Disadvantages

  • People afraid to leave their homes, especially at night.
  • Vandalism, graffiti and litter.
  • Houses and flats empty.
  • People going to a particular shops and cafes to avoid other groups.
  • Failing schools with little provision for the community.
  • High levels of discrimination and racism.

Evaluation

EXAM QUESTION- 
Evaluate the following viewpoint: 'Community cohesion is strong in all communities across the United Kingdom.' In your answer, you should:
-Explain what community cohesion is and describe what a cohesive community might be like. 
-Describe any communities that lack community cohesion and explain why this might be the case. 
- Use evidence or examples to support the points you make.
-Evaluate how far you agree that 'community cohesion is strong in all communities across the United Kingdom.' (12 marks)

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