If in society our actions went deeper than just acceptance of individual’s differences but welcomed them we can create an environment in which everybody feels valued. The meaning of equality is ensuring 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. Equality means that everyone is being treated the same, but different people have different needs so individuality should be taken into account. Equality is about making sure people are treated fairly and have access to equality of opportunity. Equal opportunities are safeguarded by the Equality Act 2010 and the Human Rights Act 1998.
Principles of Diversity, Equality and Inclusion in Adult Social Care Settings 1. Understand the importance of diversity, equality and inclusion. 2.1 Explain what is meant by: * Diversity Diversity means differences in ethnicity, heritage, customs, beliefs and values. It could be someone’s physical appearance, mental capabilities, etc. Diversity also means identifying and eliminating all forms of discrimination and putting measures into place to overcome employment disadvantage faced by equal opportunity groups.
There are various pieces of legislation which have been put in place to promote equality and reduce discrimination. These include: - The Disability Discrimination Act 2005 - The Special Educational Needs and Disability Act 2001 - The Race Relations (Amendment) Act 2000 - Racial and Religious Hatred Act 2006 - Convention on the Rights of the Child (UN, 1989) - The Human Rights Act 1998 - The Sex Discrimination Act 1975 (as amended) - Employment Equality Regulations 2003 Inclusive practice is about the attitudes, approaches and strategies taken to ensure that people are not excluded or isolated. This means welcoming people's differences and promoting equality by ensuring equal opportunities for all, most of all, aspects of diversity. Inclusive practice is about providing the
Involving all and treating them equally and fairly, without directly or indirectly excluding anyone Equality- Is the enjoyment of equal rights by all, each individual being regarded as of the same importance and receiving the same treatment. Discrimination- When a person is treated less well, in comparison with someone else, because of his or her racial or ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation. 1.2 Discrimination may occur through a number of things ie:-Age, Religion, Sexuality, Gender, Disability, etc. Discrimination can take place intentionally and also unintentionally. As mentioned, if everyone in your workplace was treated the same this would be discriminatory.
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.
SHC 33: Promote equality and inclusion in health, social care or children’s and young people setting. 1.1 What is meant by: diversity, equality and inclusion? Diversity refers to the variety and differences between people and groups in our society. These differences need to be recognised and respected. Diversity is about acknowledging your prejudices, allowing people to be different and respecting these differences.
To welcome & support those who use the care settings. Discrimination:- To be prejudice of Race, Religious, Gender, Social backgrounds, Health or Disability. Not to set a barrier of ‘them & us’. To treat people as Equal. 1.2 Describe how direct & indirect Discrimination may occur in the work setting.
Principles of diversity equality and inclusion is adult social care. 1.1 Define what is meant by: * Diversity = Diversity means the understanding that every individual is unique and every individual has their own differences such as race, age, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion etc. * Equality – Equality means that every individual is treated equally and fairly, everyone has the right to have the same chances as everyone else in life no matter what race, age, gender etc they are * Inclusion – inclusion means ensuring everyone feels included, wanted and respected. No one should be left out or ignored because of their race, gender, age, ethnicity, religion etc. * Discrimination = means treating a person or group of people differently because of their race, age, sexuality, gender, ethnicity etc.
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. Promoting equality should remove discrimination in all of the aforementioned areas. Bulling, harassment or victimisations are also considered as equality and diversity issues. For example, it would not be equal treatment to provide two different residents with information about the services available written in English, if one of my residents spoke another language and could not understand English. I must value diversity, and not give favourable treatment to certain residents and neglect the others.
It is about giving equal access and opportunities and getting rid of discrimination and intolerance. Discrimination - Discrimination could be direct or indirect, and both are covered by equality & diversity legislation. Direct - Where one person is treated less favourably than another is, has been or will be treated in a comparable situation. Indirect - Where an apparently neutral provision, criterion or practice will put persons at a disadvantage, compared with other persons. Also included in discrimination are harassment and victimisation.