Discrimination is often considered to be a deliberate unkind act carried out by racists and misogynists, however it can also occur unintentionally. Deliberate Discrimination Harassment, bullying, verbal and physical abuse and even jokes aimed at an individual’s differences should not be tolerated. There is no place for this type of discrimination in society, let alone…
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Category: 303: Promote equality and inclusion in health, social care or children’s and young people’s settings (SHC 33)
Explain what is meant by diversity, equality, inclusion and discrimination
Diversity, equality, inclusion and discrimination are important terms to understand for the Level 2 Diploma Unit ‘Equality and Diversity in Care Settings’. Diversity Diversity describes the different traits and characteristics of individuals that make them unique. This can include (but is not limited to) things like age, appearance, ability, role, values, beliefs, sexual orientation and…
Using the table below, identify three ways of challenging discrimination, and describe how each will promote change.
Way to challenge discrimination How this will promote change Speaking up if somebody is being discriminatory. It lets the person know that their behaviour is unacceptable and may allow the opportunity to educate them about why discrimination is wrong. Having a company equality and diversity policy that all employees are required to read. It…
For each of the following people/groups of people, describe two different possible effects of discrimination
Individual They become angry and upset that they are being treated differently to others. They lose self-esteem as they are made to feel that they are worth less than others. Their families They feel guilty that they have entrusted the care of their relation with someone that is discriminatory. They put a complaint in to…
Using the table below, explain in your own words what each term means. Give one example from care practice to illustrate your explanations.
Explanation Example Diversity Recognising the differences in individuals and being positive about those differences and respecting them. An employer working with an employee to create a flexible working pattern to accommodate their childcare requirements. Equality Giving all individuals equal opportunities and access regardless of their gender, gender reassignment, age, disability, religion, beliefs, sexual orientation…
Write a brief account that describes practice which excludes the individual and is discriminatory.
Discriminatory practices are those which exclude certain individuals either directly or indirectly. This could be as subtle as not offering culturally acceptable foods (such as kosher, halal or vegetarian options) or as blatant as assuming a homosexual individual will not want to play football. Similarly, you should not ask only female individuals if they would…
Write a belief account that describes examples of inclusive practice.
Inclusive practice is the practice of ensuring that all individuals are included in the services that you provide and promote their diversity and equality with respect and dignity. This could mean ensuring that you ask all clients if they would be involved in an activity and not just the ones you know will want to…
Write a reflective account describing: How your personal preferences, attitudes, heritage and beliefs might impact on working practice. How to ensure that your own practice is inclusive and respects the beliefs, culture, values and preferences of individuals.
As a Buddhist layman, my beliefs are those of loving kindness and gentleness and it is regarded as unskillful practice for me to harm or be involved in the harm of living creatures. Although I do eat meat, I do not believe in the killing or harming of animals for sport. In contradiction to my…
Give two examples of how you could raise awareness of diversity, equality and inclusion.
There are many ways to raise awareness of diversity, equality and inclusion. For example, I could print several copies of the leaflet I made for Task Bi and distribute them throughout my company. I also promote diversity, equality and inclusion in my day-to-day role as support worker, so colleagues others can learn about these topics…
Diversity, Equality, Inclusion & Discrimination Leaflet
Your work setting is running an induction course for new social care workers in an adult social care setting. Create a leaflet which can be used to support this course. The leaflet must include the following: a) A description of the legislation and codes of practice relating to diversity, equality, inclusion and discrimination. b) An…