Diversity is about recognising and valuing everyone’s culture, personality, age, race, sex, disability, gender, religion and beliefs. * Equality – treating people in a way that is appropriate for their needs. Making sure people are treated fairly and given fair chances. Recognise their needs and that they are met in different ways. * Inclusion – equal opportunities for everyone whatever their age, gender, ethnicity, to be included.
e. Explain: * the importance of inclusion and its link to the terms in “d” Inclusion links with diversity and equality. It is important to understand someone's differences so that you can include them and treat them equally and fairly. Everyone should feel respected. Being valued for who and what they are. Everyone has a full and active participation and have a sense of belonging.
It is about positively striving to meet the needs of different individuals and taking action to create environments where everybody feels respected and able to achieve their full potential. Inclusion also involves making the individual actively involved in all aspects of their life, care and support in order for them to feel valued as they are. 1.1 d- Discrimination Discrimination means treating less favourably due to prejudice, unfairness, intolerance,
It may include being unfairly treated, disadvantaged or excluded. 2. Describe the potential effects of discrimination (1.1.2) Effects include isolation, possible exclusion, demoralisation and marginalisation, situations where self-esteem, confidence and resilience have the potential to be damaged. 3. Explain the importance of inclusive practice in promoting equality and supporting diversity (1.1.3) Inclusive practice is about the attitude, approaches and strategies taken to ensure that people are not excluded or isolated.
Diversity is about recognising differences and valuing the differences. It consist of visible and none visible factors which include the characteristics of a person such as their background, culture personality. In addition to the characteristics that are protected under the discrimination legislation in terms of race, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation and age by recognising and understanding that everyone has the right to be treated as a individual and encouraging individuals to express their individuality freely if they wish everyone who is cared for in your setting will feel valued as a individual. Equality is about creating a fairer society where everyone can participate and has the opportunity to fulfil their potential this is stated in the department of health 2004. Equality also means being equal no matter what you race, gender, age, disability, religion, cultural differences and sexual orientation.
Ethnics, religions and economic backgrounds. Because of this integration of culture diversity and their dignity should be respected. All cultures have the right to appropriate human rights and protection even though some cultures may interpret this a little different than others. “Universal human rights reflect the dynamic. Coordinated efforts of the international community to achieve and advance a common standard and international system of law to protect the human dignity”.
Every person is unique and is individual so in order to promote equality it is important to treat everyone fairly. Each person has their own needs, wishes and preferences so it is imperative that these are respected. “Diversity” is another way of explaining “differences” and it’s important for us to realise that although often people may have many things in common with each other, they can also at the same time be very different and unique in many ways. We need to understand and recognize those differences, moreso than just simply tolerate them, so that we can embrace and value those people which will in itself produce a more conducive environment for all. The result of this should lead to “inclusion” which is about creating a sense of belonging, feeling included, feeling respected and valued, even though it may be that that person lacks some advantages.
An equality approach understands who we are, based on social categories such as gender, race, disability, religion, sexuality and age. Promoting equality should remove discrimination. Inclusion is used to promote the fact that all people should be freely and openly accommodated without restrictions or limitations of any kind. Inclusion is about valuing all individuals, giving equal access and opportunity to all and removing discrimination. Discrimination can make an individual feel in many different ways.
It could be done against those who are different in respect to their age, sex, nationality, ethnic background, religion, ability, financial status and size. 1.2 –Describe the potential effects of discrimination? Discrimination on the grounds of age, gender, race, sexuality or ability can damage a person’s 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 of less value than other.
By listening to everyone’s opinions they will feel a valued member of the team which will improve their wellbeing and job satisfaction. * Valued Diversity for a team to perform effectively