Understanding Diversity in Society

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 1
Unit No:
F/505/8807
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
27 hours

Assessment Guidance

n/a

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Understand what is meant by 'diversity in society'.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1
    Outline what is meant by the term 'diversity'.
2

Know about diverse social groups and their practices.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1
    Identify at least three diverse social groups.
  • 2.2
    Outline different practices in relation to their food, drink, clothes, festivals and relationships.
  • 2.3
    Outline the underlying values/beliefs/history of at least one of the groups identified.
3

Be able to identify similarities between diverse groups.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1
    Identify similarities across a range of different groups.
4

Understand the importance of respecting diversity in a tolerant society.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1
    Outline, based on two examples, a lack of tolerance of diverse groups within society.
  • 4.2
    State why it is important to respect diversity in terms of tolerance.
5

Be able to recognise the contributions of diverse groups to society.

Assessment Criteria

  • 5.1
    Identify the contributions of different groups/individuals to society.
  • 5.2
    Outline the advantages of living in a diverse society.