1.3 Explain how inclusive practice promotes equality and supports diversity? By using inclusive practice you promote equality and diversity by equally treating individuals despite gender, race, religion etc. Ensuring everyone in the setting is involved and by doing so you
Explain what is meant by 1.1 Diversity; is respecting individuals differences, recognising uniqueness of individuals and treating people as individuals. Also celebrating individual’s differences. Equality; is ensuring access to opportunities for all involved. Making sure everyone has equal rights and preventing discrimination Inclusion; is so everyone feels respected. Being valued for who and what they are.
UNIT 3 Understand the importance of diversity, equality and inclusion 1. Explain what is meant by:- Diversity:- Diversity is the understanding of different cultures and how these cultures impact on how, when and why people seek medical care. Individuality should be taken into account and people have different needs and wants and we need to meet these people where they are in their life and situation. Each persons situation is different and it is respecting these differences and not offering favourable treatment to certain groups of people at the expense of those they hold prejudice against. Equality:- Equality is treating everyone equal regardless of their, colour, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation or disability.
| Equality | Is making sure that everyone has the equal chance to participate in everyday life to the best they can. | Inclusion | Is making sure that everyone no matter of their age, ability or race is included in activates the best they can. | Discrimination | Is when someone is purposely nasty/ leaving someone out due to their race, gender or ability etc
A diversity approach aims to recognise value and manage difference to enable all employees to contribute and realise their full potential. Diversity challenges us to recognise and value all sorts of differences in order to make our environment a better place for everyone to work. Equality- Equality is about making sure people are treated fairly and given fair chances. Equality is not about treating everyone in the same way, but it recognises that their needs are met in different ways. Equality focuses on those areas covered by the law, namely the key areas of race, gender, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, transgender and Age.
1.1 Explain what is meant by a) Diversity b) Equality c) Inclusion ANSWER FOR EACH a) Diversity means that by the way each is being who they are is different from de next and the things that make the difference should be embraced by the society in order to enhance peoples life. b) Equality means that each individual is valued the same within the society (having the same rights under the law, equal access to healthcare, education, social resources or housing, the same opportunities of achieving their potential), regardless of their gender, race, faith, nationality, age, sexual orientation or class. c) Inclusion means the process of improving the ability, opportunity, and dignity of people, disadvantaged on the basis of their identity, to take part in society. 1.2 Describe the potential effects of discrimination ANSWER Discrimination can cause people to have low self-esteem, low self-confidence and low social expectations that can lead to stress and depression which can reduce people's life chances, career opportunities, difficulties in communicating or co-operating with others and can have negative effects on health and well being. 1.3 Explain how inclusive practice promotes equality and supports diversity ANSWER Inclusive practice towards improving people's ability, their dignity, their self-esteem and self-confidence by accepting and embrace their differences supports diversity and leads to improved life chances and also to equal opportunities for all, which promotes equality.
In the workplace, everyone should receive fair treatment and respect without regard for race, gender, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation or age. Equality also means that everyone should expect equal rights, equal access to all opportunities and not suffer discrimination. Inclusion means including people in activities, relationships and planning of their future. In a social care setting inclusion extends to service users being involved in planning their care and ensuring their involvement in activities and opportunities wherever possible. Inclusion also means ensuring people feel respected, have a sense of belonging and are comfortable and secure.
Everyone should be treated the same equally and there are laws set out to ensure this happens. C Inclusion is allowing everyone equal access to a service regardless of gender, disability, religion etc. Everyone should be included and we should remove all barriers that prevent them becoming involved. D Discrimination is the unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people especially on the grounds of race, age, sex or disability. We must recognise and understand everyone is different.
Unit 2: Equality, Diversity and Rights Poster Equality: Equality means to be treated equally and fairly. The definition of equality basically means that everyone has equal rights, regardless of what factors they may have that cause them to be different. Every individual should be treated equally; there are laws in place to help ensure people are. An example of equality is that women now have the right to vote, the same as men can. By law every organisation must have an equal opportunities policy.
These rights allow individuals to achieve their potential and access the same opportunities as others. Everyone has the right to freedom of thought, religion, and the right to be respected for private and family life. It also requires equal treatment in access to public services or employment regardless of people’s age, ethnicity, disability, race, religion, gender or sexual orientation .It is illegal to treat people less favourably or harass them because of who they are. This act also promote anti discriminatory practice in any health and social care settings by providing active support consistent with the beliefs, culture