Social cohesion

From Sustainable Community Action

"There are striking variations in health across different areas of the UK and what is clear is that not only physical aspects of the area, like pollution, affect health, but also things like the level of trust, tolerance and the level of social cohesion." Sir Michael Marmot

Social cohesion is a state in society in which the vast majority of citizens respect the law, one another's human rights and values, and share a commitment to retain social order.

Comment 2008 New Start editorial May 14 2008 Some people can’t stand maps. Say ‘Ordnance Survey’ and they run screaming for the satnav. Mention grid references and they stare at you as if you’re talking quantum theory. 2007 New Start editorial July 18 2007 Followers of Welsh rugby will be familiar with hwyl. It’s that peculiarly Welsh quality – passion, spirit, national pride, courage, and a sense of belonging. New Start editorial May 2 2007 A few weeks ago I was talking with a regeneration practitioner from Burnley, and I asked about the council’s work on community cohesion. Your comment - Contribute via our Forums or a comment type article, or on any article via its talk page - click on discussion tab at top of page

[edit] News 2007

• Commission on Integration and Cohesion - final report published, Communities and Local Government, June 14

• Community cohesion policy must tackle poverty, Policy Studies Institute, May 29

[edit] UK links

• iCoCo, The Institute of Community Cohesion
• Commission on Integration and Cohesion

[edit] Related topics

• Social inclusion

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