The Relationship
Social Cohesion
Seven elements that create a society where everyone belongs and everyone contributes: shared humanity, belonging, trust, shared purpose, opportunity, engagement and mutual responsibility.
Stronger Together. Better for All.
Social Cohesion is the strength of relationships and the sense of solidarity among people who may be different, but choose to live, work, and thrive together.
A Society Where Everyone Belongs and Everyone Contributes
Element 1 of 7
Shared Humanity
We recognize the dignity and worth of every person.
Practice it
- Treat every person as inherently worthy, before you know anything else about them.
- Name and interrupt language that reduces people to categories.
- Look for the human story behind the position you disagree with.
The Foundation
- Respect
- Communication
- Understanding
- Empathy
- Patience
- Courage
- Commitment
The Result
- People feel safe and supported
- Differences are respected
- Potential is realized
- Problems are solved together
- Everyone can thrive
What every citizen can do
Listen · Learn · Respect · Act · Lead
Listen
Hear the story before you answer it.
Learn
Replace assumption with information.
Respect
Honor dignity even in disagreement.
Act
Do the useful thing in front of you.
Lead
Take others with you.
The Power of We
Keep going
Take the Social Cohesion lessons