| Discrimination | Discriminating people on the grounds of age, gender, race, sexuality or ability can damage persons self esteem and reduce their ability to develop and maintain a sense of identity. When people are affected by discrimination they experience anger, humiliation, frustration and a feeling of hopelessness. They are made to feel worthless and at less value than others. | Harassment, inappropriate jokes,
| 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
This all promotes that everyone is equal but recognising that everyone has difference but should still be treated the same. You can support others to promote diversity, equality and inclusion by encouraging others to embrace difference, rather than rejecting it, just because it is not familiar to you through reducing fear and anxiety, broadening experience, increasing understanding and encouraging collaboration sharing thoughts and ideas with a wide range of people. All this will help support others.
M/602/3044 – Principles of diversity, equality and inclusion in adult social care settings 1 – Understand the importance of diversity, equality and inclusion 1.1 – Explain what is meant by diversity, equality, inclusion, discrimination Answer: Diversity is about the differences that people may have and the richness is embracing such differences. What makes us different from each other are: religion, culture or ethnic backgrounds, gender, race, appearance, ability, talent and beliefs. These differences make a person whom he or she is. Equality is giving everyone equal opportunity to participate in society, whilst taking into account the diversified need. When creating equal opportunity for the residence to participate in activities, we have to consider each residents diversified needs so that individuality would be promoted.
By recognising and understanding our individual differences and embracing them, and moving beyond simple tolerance, we can create a productive environment in which everybody feels valued. Equality: Equality means treating people in a way that is appropriate for their needs. Inclusion: whatever their age, gender, ethnicity, attainment and background. Full d active participation, feeling respected, feeling a sense of belonging, being valued for who you are. 1.2- Indirect Discrimination: Indirect discrimination occurs when policies and practices, which appear neutral or fair because they are applied to everyone, actually disadvantage people and particular groups within society.
Language barriers can cause people to feel discriminated against, meaning that they make feel unhappy and uncomfortable in the setting. This can really lower their self-esteem and make them feel that they are not worthy. Also, without the right equipment and support, the service user may not receive the right care and help that they need causing things to become worse for
An Individual If person is discriminate he or she can fill excluded. This can lead to the person being withdrawn, avoiding social contacts and living in his/her “own word” , where the result would be usually depression. Discrimination also affects the quality of life. Person who has been discriminated may not receive quality services, his/her needs may not be met, which will cause for the person being unhappy and feeling miserable. Discrimination could also lead to loss of self-esteem, feeling stressed and unable to cope, loss of motivation, restricted
Inclusion means everyone to be included regarding gender, race and age. There are a lot of effects of discrimination, you could discriminate someone because of there gender, race, ethnicity, nationality, religion and age, disability, sexuality, race, culture, and personal features. This can affect others physically in which they could show Signs of poor health, they could also initiate physical harm to self, attempting suicide, cutting, etc. Emotionally, could start believing in what they are being told and be emotionally scarred. Socially could lead to more emotional harm, physical harm and intellectual harm.
I need to work in a person centred way and take into account the service users likes and dislikes, beliefs and any personal history they have , I can deliver the best care possible to them. At the same time I need to offer assistance they may require within my role of a support worker. Diversity should be valued as no individual is the same as any other. People don’t always accept what is different and diversity can lead a society to grow or to lead to violence and hatred. Sometimes it can be that people are a little afraid of an individual who is different, I have found in my work role that some people can be very hesitant to talk to the people I support.
- the effects of discrimination on individuals Treating people unequally can result in their losing their dignity, respect, self-esteem and self-worth and ability to make choices; individuals or groups being oppressed or disadvantaged. Discrimination, harassment and victimization leave the individual confused and