What is community cohesion?

The following definition comes from Leicester City Council’s website:

“Community cohesion in Leicester is about us all learning to live together. Understanding what makes us all different, as well as what unites us.

Community cohesion is about reaching out to people of all backgrounds and in all areas of the city. A better understanding of our neighbours and communities will help us to lessen the tensions that ignorance brings so that we can all live with a feeling of safety and security.

Community cohesion goes beyond good community relations. It’s about providing opportunities for all groups in the city that do not traditionally come together to get to know one another better, work together and discover shared experiences.

If we’re to achieve community cohesion, we must make sure we try to communicate without prejudice and bias.”

How do these promote

community cohesion?

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Can you think of any other things which might promote community cohesion?

Do you think that it is important to promote community cohesion?

Why do you think this?