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The UK and the wider world

6 dot points across 6 inquiry questions. Click any dot point for a focused answer with worked past exam questions where available.

How does the world try to resolve conflict and tackle global problems?

The main global issues such as conflict, climate change and poverty, how international disputes and conflicts can be resolved through diplomacy, sanctions and intervention, the role of international organisations and law, and how individuals can act on global issues.
A focused answer for OCR GCSE Citizenship Studies on global issues and conflict resolution: the main global problems such as conflict, climate change and poverty, how conflicts are resolved through diplomacy, sanctions and intervention, the role of international organisations and law, and how individuals can act.
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What makes the UK a diverse society and what shapes people's identities?

The meaning of identity and diversity, the multiple identities people hold, what makes the UK a multicultural and diverse society, shared values such as democracy and the rule of law, and the benefits and challenges of living in a diverse society.
A focused answer for OCR GCSE Citizenship Studies on identities and diversity in the UK: what identity and diversity mean, the multiple identities people hold, what makes the UK a multicultural society, the shared values that bind it, and the benefits and challenges of diversity.
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How has migration shaped the UK and what debates surround it?

The meaning of migration, immigration and emigration, why people migrate, how migration has shaped the UK population, the difference between migrants, refugees and asylum seekers, and the debates over the impact of migration.
A focused answer for OCR GCSE Citizenship Studies on migration and a changing population: what migration, immigration and emigration mean, why people migrate, how migration has shaped the UK, the difference between migrants, refugees and asylum seekers, and the debates over its impact.
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How does the UK promote mutual respect and tackle discrimination?

The meaning of prejudice and discrimination, the protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010, how the law tackles discrimination, the role of mutual respect and tolerance, and how individuals and organisations can promote equality.
A focused answer for OCR GCSE Citizenship Studies on mutual respect and tackling discrimination: the meaning of prejudice and discrimination, the protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010, how the law tackles discrimination, and how individuals and organisations promote equality.
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What international organisations is the UK part of and what do they do?

The role of the main international organisations the UK belongs to, including the United Nations, NATO, the Commonwealth and the World Trade Organization, what each does, and how membership benefits and constrains the UK.
A focused answer for OCR GCSE Citizenship Studies on the international organisations the UK belongs to: the United Nations, NATO, the Commonwealth and the World Trade Organization, what each does, and how membership benefits and constrains the UK.
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How does the UK relate to the rest of the world?

The UK's relations with the wider world through trade, foreign aid and international development, its role and influence in global affairs, the responsibilities that come with being a wealthy country, and the debates over how the UK should act in the world.
A focused answer for OCR GCSE Citizenship Studies on the UK's relations with the wider world: trade, foreign aid and international development, its influence in global affairs, the responsibilities of a wealthy country, and the debates over how the UK should act internationally.
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