Concepts

Values

Important and lasting beliefs or ideals that have a major influence on a person's behaviour and attitude.

Viewpoint

What someone thinks or believes about a particular situation, based on their values.

Culture

The customs, ideas, beliefs, values and art of a particular nation or group

Tangata Whenua

Literally translates to ‘people of the land’ and it has a special legal meaning in New Zealand acknowledging Māori as the original inhabitants with enduring rights and a unique relationship to the land

Assimilation

When people or groups change and become part of a larger culture, often adopting its ways.

Integration

When people from different groups come together and mix.

Segregation

Keeping different racial groups separated from each other.

Biculturalism

Having or combining the cultures and customs of two different groups or nations.

Society

A group of people living in the same country or area, sharing customs, laws and organisations.

Prejudice

Judging someone or a group without really knowing them, often based on stereotypes.

Discrimination

Treating someone unfairly because of their race, gender, religion or other differences.

Stereotype

A fixed and oversimplified idea about a particular group of people or thing.

Migration

When people move from one place to another, often to live there for a long time.

Immigration

When people move into a new country to live.

Emigration

When people leave their own country to live in another.

Child Labour

When children are forced or made to do harmful work that can affect their health, safety or education.

Community

A group of people who live in the same area or share common interests.

Developed nations

Countries with strong economies, good living standards, advanced technology and good services.

Developing nations

Countries with less developed economies, lower standards of living, and limited access to things like education and healthcare. These countries are often working towards improving their infrastructure and people's quality of life.

Colonisation

When people settle in another area and take control of the land and its original people.

Resource management

Planning, using and looking after human, natural and financial resources carefully.

Sustainability

Meeting our needs today without stopping future generations from meeting their needs.

Environment

Everything around us, including air, water, land, plants and animals.

Globalisation

The way that countries and people around the world are becoming more connected through trade, technology, travel, and communication.

Citizenship

Being a member of a community or country and having rights and responsibilities.

Enterprise

Using creativity and taking risks to achieve a goal.