1517 Introduction to Equality and Inclusion in Health, Social Care or Children’s and Young People’s Settings. 1.1 Explain what is meant by: Diversity is about difference, and a value of diversity is the richness and variety that different people bring to society. There are specific differences between people, all of the features that make each of us an individual, and there are broader, for example: appearance, gender, race, culture, ability, talent, beliefs. I must value the contributions made by my residents’ different perspectives, different ways of thinking and different approaches. Equality is assuring individuals or groups of individuals are treated fairly and equally and no less favourably specific to their needs, including areas of race, gender, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation and age.
UNIT 12: Principles of diversity, equality and inclusion in adult social care settings Learning outcome 1 – Understand the importance of diversity, equality and inclusion. 1.1 a. 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.
Principles of Diversity, Equality and Inclusion in adult Social Care settings. 1.1 Define what is meant by :- Diversity:- Working with individuals with a range of social, cultural, disabilities and language & ethnic backgrounds. Each individual should be treated fairly & equally. Equality:- To treat the individuals fairly & equally, making sure the person is given the best care & treatment, & to make their own decisions to the best of their ability, also in line with their own interests. As the carer, we should inform & support the individual.
UNIT 4222-303 Promote equality and inclusion in health ,social care or children’s and young people’s settings OUTCOME 1 1. Explain what is meant by • Diversity Diversity means difference, it recognises that people have things in common with each other but 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 background, culture, personality, 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.
1.1a Explain what is meant by: • Diversity: Diversity means understanding that each individual is unique, and recognising individual differences. These could be the difference of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, physical abilities, religious beliefs, political beliefs, or other ideologies. If a service user is being discriminated because of their disability for example this could cause upset for them, they may also feel like they aren't treated the same as someone who doesn't have a disability. 1.1b • Equality: Treating someone equal to everyone else no matter what ace, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, physical abilities, religious beliefs, political beliefs they have. Family may be effected by this to because if they are a different race then they may find they could get treated differently to.
Equality, Diversity and Rights within a Health and Social Care setting. In this essay, I will explain Equality, Diversity, and out Rights as human beings, I will also talk about how these things can affect us as individuals, and also how they can affect our communities. Equality is when all people are treated fairly and have the same value as others, however, this does not mean that everyone should be treated the exact same. With equality we have to recognise that different people have different needs. According to Stretch B’ and Whitehouse M’ ‘The word ‘equality’ is often linked to ‘opportunity’.
Assignment 303 Task A, Short Answer Ai, Using the table below explain in your own words what each of the term means. Give one example from care practice to illustrate your explanation. | |Explanation and Example | |Diversity |Diversity literally means difference. When it is used as a contrast or addition to equality, it is about | | |recognising individual as well as group differences, treating people as individuals, and placing positive | | |value on diversity in the community and in the workforce. People can be different in many ways, appearance, | | |gender, race, culture, ability, talent and beliefs.
Diversity is about acknowledging your prejudices, allowing people to be different and respecting these differences. It is also about challenging others if necessary and speaking up for the individuals you support when they cannot speak up for themselves. We live in a diverse society, where people vary in so many ways, including in their age, sex, physical characteristics, race, beliefs, values and preferences. Equality does not mean that everyone has to be treated the same. People have different needs, ambitions and situations.
SHC 33: Promote equality and inclusion in health, social care or children’s and young people’s settings. 1.1 Diversity refers to the variety and differences between people and groups in our society. These differences need to be recognised and respected.Differences can be related to Gender Ethnicity Social background RaceCultural backgroundReligion and BeliefsFamily structure DisabilitiesSexualityAppearance AgeEconomic StatusEqualityRefers to treating everyone in society fairly and equally. This does NOT mean treating people as the same, but as individuals whose opportunities will be as good as those experienced by others. Sometimes in order to treat people equally you have to treat them differently.
4222-303 Promote equality and inclusion in health SHC 33 and social care 1.1 Explain what is meant by each of the following terms: 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.