Social cohesion refers to ^{1 2 3 4}:

• Building shared values and communities of interpretation.
• Reducing disparities in wealth and income.
• Enabling people to have a sense of engagement in a common enterprise and facing shared challenges.
• Creating a feeling of being members of the same community.
• Strength of relationships and sense of solidarity among community members.
• Development of trust, a sense of belonging, and willingness to participate and help.