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    PracticeAQA GCSEAQA GCSE Citizenship Studies Paper 2Question 01.1
    Easy1 markMultiple Choice
    Life in Modern BritainLife in Modern BritainBritish ValuesMultiple Choice

    AQA GCSE · Question 01.1 · Life in Modern Britain

    Why is tolerance an important value in modern Britain?

    Shade in the one correct answer.

    Because modern British society is...

    Answer options:

    A.

    insular.

    B.

    isolated.

    C.

    monocultural.

    D.

    multicultural.

    How to approach this question

    Read the question carefully and consider the defining characteristics of modern British society. Evaluate each option to see which one provides the correct reason for why tolerance is a crucial value.

    Full Answer

    D.multicultural.✓ Correct
    The correct answer is D. Modern British society is multicultural, meaning it is composed of people from many different cultural and ethnic backgrounds. Tolerance is essential for a multicultural society to function harmoniously, as it involves respecting the beliefs and practices of others, even if they differ from one's own.
    Tolerance is the willingness to accept behaviour and beliefs that are different from your own. In a multicultural society like modern Britain, where people from various ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds live together, tolerance is fundamental to maintaining social cohesion, mutual respect, and peace.

    Common mistakes

    Students might confuse the terms. 'Insular' and 'isolated' are incorrect as Britain is globally connected. 'Monocultural' is the opposite of the reality of British society.
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