Ethnic, Religious and Racial Issues (Leaving Cert Geography): Flashcards
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Melting pot approach country
Melting pot approach country
Ireland - migrants integrate fully, cultures blend together
Salad bowl approach country
Salad bowl approach country
Britain - cultures coexist separately, keep distinct identities
Ethnicity definition
Ethnicity definition
Group sharing collective identity through common culture/tradition
Holocaust ethnic cleansing deaths
Holocaust ethnic cleansing deaths
Over 6 million Jewish people murdered
Bosnian conflict (1992-95) deaths
Bosnian conflict (1992-95) deaths
25,000-30,000 Muslims murdered
Race definition
Race definition
Biological inheritance, division by physical appearance
Racism definition
Racism definition
Belief people inferior due to appearance or ethnic group
Stereotype definition
Stereotype definition
Generalised/oversimplified belief about a group of people
Polygamy in EU countries
Polygamy in EU countries
Having >1 wife/husband; illegal in all EU countries
Niqab definition
Niqab definition
Veil covering all face except eyes, worn by some Muslims
France niqab ban year
France niqab ban year
2010
Educate Together schools in Ireland
Educate Together schools in Ireland
81 multi-denominational schools
2005 French riots damage cost
2005 French riots damage cost
€200 million
French govt aid after 2005 riots
French govt aid after 2005 riots
€30 billion investment in employment & housing programmes
Groups facing racism in Ireland
Groups facing racism in Ireland
E. Europeans, Africans, Muslims, Jews, Travellers