RI Y3 SS Unit 3 Diversity and Multiculturalism

Unit 1: Diversity & Multiculturalism2021 Year 3 Social Studies

Unit Overview Part 1Ways in which we differ from each other Part 2The challenges of diversity Part 3Responses to diversity

Essential Questions•How are we different from each other in society?•What are the challenges posed by diversity in society?•How can we best address the challenges of a diverse society?

Padlet Discussion•padlet.com/mrbryantan/3ess200121•Insert a picture of your response to Q1•Write your name in the title

Race and Ethnicity•Race•People defined as similar because of a number of physical characteristics•Genetic, legal and social definitions•Ethnicity•Distinct cultural tradition that members identify with that may/may not be recognisedby others; defined by group loyalty and sense of belonging

Chart 1: Proportions of each race in the citizen population, as of June 2019

Religion•Major religions and other smaller groups: Jainism, Zoroastrianism, Judaism•Religious vs. non-religious (atheist/agnostic)•Devout vs. non-devout

General Household Survey 2015 -SingStat