Cu1532 Essay

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CU1532 Promote equality and inclusion in health, social care or children’s and young people’s settings 1.1. Explain what is meant by: diversity - It means that we are all different from each other. Whether it is our gender, height, weight, ethnic background, religion, beliefs, our personalities, disabilities or sexuality. Equality – It means that regardless of our race, gender, or sexuality, everyone should be treated as equal and given the same opportunities to achieve their best. Inclusion. - Everyone should be treated equally even if they have a disability they shouldn’t be discriminated for this and should have equal access as everyone else. They should be included and made to feel they belong. 1.2. Describe the potential effects of discrimination There are many effects of discrimination, it can have a great effect on a individuals physical development, they may have a very low self-esteem which could lead to suicide, self-harming, or if they are being bullied physically their bodies will suffer from bruising and cuts. It can affect their diet leading to poor eating habits resulting in health issues. Emotionally individuals can suffer from trauma. They may begin to lose self-worth and don’t believe in themselves so they give up or start to believe what others are saying. Socially it can effect an individual as they can be made to feel like they don’t belong and nobody wants to be their friend and they are excluded. Having no friends can lead to emotional damage. It can also isolate an individual and they can feel worthless and feel different from others. It can be extremely difficult for children and adults with special needs as it can be harder for them to fit into a mainstream setting as they can be made to feel very different and it may be unintentional but can be very cruel. 1.3. Explain how inclusive practice promotes equality and supports
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