* Inclusion – equal opportunities for everyone whatever their age, gender, ethnicity, to be included. 1.2 Describe the potential effects of discrimination. By discriminate against someone because of their gender, race, and ethnicity, their 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 themselves etc. Emotionally could start believing in what they are being told and be emotionally harmed.
Diversity therefore consists of visible and non-visible factors, which include personal characteristics such as background, culture, personality and work-style in addition to the characteristics that are protected under discrimination legislation in terms of race, disability, gender, religion and belief, sexual orientation and age.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. B) Equality: Equality means treating people in a way that is appropriate for their needs. C) Inclusion: Educational inclusion is about equal opportunities for all pupils, whatever their age, gender, ethnicity, attainment and background. It pays particular attention to the provision made for, and the achievement of, different groups of pupils within a school. D) Discrimination: Discrimination is the prejudicial treatment of an individual based on their membership in a certain group or category.
UNIT 203: Principles of diversity, equality and inclusion in adult social care 1 Understand the importance of equality and inclusion 1.1- Diversity: Diversity literally means difference. Diversity recognises that though people have things in common with each other, they are also different and unique in many ways. Diversity is about recognising and valuing those differences. Diversity therefore consists of visible and non-visible factors, which include personal characteristics such as background, culture, personality and work-style in addition to the characteristics that are protected under discrimination legislation in terms of race, disability, gender, religion and belief, sexual orientation and age. 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.
Recognising we are all equal, although we are not the same and have a sense of belonging. 1.2 Describe the potential effects of discrimination. The potential effects of discrimination can have an emotion or physical effect or a person, sometimes both. For example a person being mistreated at work because of their race, the effect this could cause are stress, low self-esteem, anger, weight loss/gain, depression, low self worth, fear, withdrawn from society, loss of motivation etc. 1.3 Explain the importance of inclusive practice in promoting equality and supporting diversity.
SHC 33 Promote Equality and Inclusion in Health, Social Care or Children’s and Young People’s Settings TASK 1A Explain what is meant by: • Diversity • Equality • Inclusion Diversity Diversity literally means difference. Diversity recognises that though people have things in common with each other, they are also different and unique in many ways. Diversity is about recognizing and valuing those differences. Diversity therefore consists of visible and non-visible factors, which include personal characteristics such as background, culture, personality and work-style in addition to the characteristics that are protected under discrimination legislation in terms of race, disability, gender, religion and belief, sexual orientation and age. 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.
1.2.2 Inadvertent discrimination is more likely to occur through institutional policies or widely held beliefs that affect people’s behaviour and the culture of the institution. 1.3 Explain how practices that support equality and inclusion reduce the likelihood of discrimination 1.3.1 Employees are affected by their employer’s culture and the way in which their colleagues conduct themselves. 1.3.2 Practices that support equality and inclusion create a “norm” that militates against discrimination. Anyone who is out of step with this culture would stand out and be encouraged to change by peers and managers. 2.1 Identify which legislation and codes of practice relating to equality, diversity and discrimination apply to own role 2.1.1 Equality Act 2010 2.1.2 Protected Characteristics 2.3.
Unit 4222-203 - Introduction to equality and inclusion in Health and Social Care (SHC 22) Outcome 1 Understand the importance of equality and inclusion 1.1 Explain What is meant by: * Diversity - Diversity literally means difference. Diversity recognises that though people have things in common with each other, they are also different and unique in many ways. Diversity is about recognising and valuing those differences. Diversity therefore consists of visible and non-visible factors, which include personal characteristics such as background, culture, personality and work-style in addition to the characteristics that are protected under discrimination legislation in terms of race, disability, gender, religion and belief, sexual orientation and age. 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.
According to Stretch B’ and Whitehouse M’ ‘The word ‘equality’ is often linked to ‘opportunity’. All workplaces should have an ‘Equal Opportunities policy’ not least because the law states they must have one.’ Equality can affect our communities by bringing different religions, cultures, and beliefs together and making areas more diverse. Diversity is when different types of people come together and form a diverse setting. Diversity can be many things, such as, Ethnicity which helps to provide someone’s individuality and their own identity, Language, this helps to teach others a new language and help them to understand and communicate people from around the world who also know the language. Education, which helps to improve our individual intellectual abilities, this is also one of our rights.
Diversity means treating each individual the same and not different for reasons stated above, obviously if an individual has a disability then their maybe times they need more support etc. 1.2 Describe the potential effects of discrimination? Potential effects of discrimination include; Depression Anger Loss of self-esteem Loss of confidence Stress Isolation Individuals with disabilities who have been a victim of discrimination often develop psychiatric disorders such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression. Mistreatment of an individual giving individual negative views on things this can cause risk of failure in young people as they lose self-esteem and confidence causing feelings of depression, guilt and failure. 1.3 Explain how inclusive practice promotes equality and supports diversity?
B- Equality Means that all people are to be treated alike and that they should have the same opportunities. Equality stands to embrace the positive aspects of diversity. Everyone should have the same rights and access to education, health care and opportunities for development. C- Inclusion Inclusion is to understand that people are different and to embrace it. It means that no one should be discriminated against because of his or her background.