Explain the range of meanings attached to citizenship, diversity and the associated terminology To achieve P1, learners must explain a range of definitions and meanings and this could take the form of a glossary booklet. Learners should also attempt to relate these meanings to public services.
P2Discuss the key concepts associated with diversity
For P2,learners could add to the booklet with a range of written and pictorial evidence covering the key concepts of citizenship and diversity as shown in the unit content.
P3Assess the benefits of good citizens to public services and society in respecting equality
To complete the booklet, supporting evidence could be included for P3 that links the ideas of good citizenship to the work of the public services showing the benefits that can exist.
M1Analyse the importance to public services of good citizens respecting equality and supporting them by respecting the key concepts associated with diversity
D1Evaluate the role of good citizens in supporting public services in dealing with issues of equality and diversity
To achieve M1 and D1, the supporting evidence that is added to the booklet must contain much more detail in order to show analysis and evaluation. This may be better achieved by considering how and why good citizenship is important to public services when dealing with issues of diversity and equality. Learners should also consider the advantages and disadvantages of good citizens and the implications of them not playing that role, and give their personal view.
Applicable unit content checklist
Citizenship
Definition of citizen and citizenship as used in general terms Public Service view of citizenship
Legal view of citizenship
Qualities of good citizens such as dedication and responsibility Attitudes to other people
Participation in community activities
Awareness of the needs of others
Diversity
Definition of diversity as used in general terms and by public services and local communities Composition of the local and national community within the borough/local authority area (ethnicity, religion, gender, age, disability)
Terminology
Meaning of different words used e.g.
oRacism
oRacist
oInstitutionalised racism
oMulticulturalism
oEthnocentricity
oSexism
oHeterosexist
oHomophobia
oEqual opportunity
oEquality
oPrejudice
oHarassment
oVictimisation
oDisability
oDirect and indirect discrimination
Concepts
Of Integration, tolerance and multiculturalism
The rights and responsibilities of individuals in society as citizens Equal opportunities and positive action to find solutions for greater social inclusion and representation without changing standards in favour of race or gender or disability Corporate social responsibility
Benefits of a ‘Good Citizen’
The volunteer working in public services
Volunteers in the community
Adding value to society and supporting society
Protecting the environment
Challenging injustice and making a positive difference to effect fairness and to improve society.
