Understand the diversity of individuals with dementia and the importance of inclusion
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Written questions
[Outcome 1] Understand the concept of diversity and its relevance to working with individuals who have dementia
1.1- explain what is meant by the terms
• diversity
The Service Users i deliver care to are all different in many ways.This can be along the dimensions of gender, age, ethnicity, race, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, physical abilities, political beliefs, religious beliefs or other ideologies. This means that i have to be aware of a person’s individuality and respect their choices. To be understanding and not show prejudice. Valuing the benefits of someone being different from ourselves, not making assumptions.
• anti-discriminatory practice
Anti discriminatory practice is the measure that is taken to prevent any type of discrimination that is based on race, disability, gender and class where it also takes into account how people behave towards others in society. Service users should not be treated any differently because of the way they live their lives, they should be treated equally. Promoting procedures and systems to make sure that discrimination does not happen. Making sure individuals aren’t excluded.
• anti-oppressive practice
Anti-oppressive practise is challenging all forms of discrimination e.g. racism, ageism. Challenging inequality and speaking out when someones behaviour is unacceptable. Encouraging service users to report incidents. Being assertive. Using person centred approach. Valuing individuals.
Anti-oppressive practice is an attempt within social work to acknowledge oppression in societies, economies, cultures, and groups, and to remove or negate the influence of that oppression.
(http://uk.ask.com/wiki/Anti-oppressive_practice?lang=en)
1.2- explain why it is important to recognise and respect an individual’s heritage
It is important to recognise and respect an individual’s heritage as their heritage is their past life history , it can tell us a lot about the individual,
Written questions
[Outcome 1] Understand the concept of diversity and its relevance to working with individuals who have dementia
1.1- explain what is meant by the terms
• diversity
The Service Users i deliver care to are all different in many ways.This can be along the dimensions of gender, age, ethnicity, race, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, physical abilities, political beliefs, religious beliefs or other ideologies. This means that i have to be aware of a person’s individuality and respect their choices. To be understanding and not show prejudice. Valuing the benefits of someone being different from ourselves, not making assumptions.
• anti-discriminatory practice
Anti discriminatory practice is the measure that is taken to prevent any type of discrimination that is based on race, disability, gender and class where it also takes into account how people behave towards others in society. Service users should not be treated any differently because of the way they live their lives, they should be treated equally. Promoting procedures and systems to make sure that discrimination does not happen. Making sure individuals aren’t excluded.
• anti-oppressive practice
Anti-oppressive practise is challenging all forms of discrimination e.g. racism, ageism. Challenging inequality and speaking out when someones behaviour is unacceptable. Encouraging service users to report incidents. Being assertive. Using person centred approach. Valuing individuals.
Anti-oppressive practice is an attempt within social work to acknowledge oppression in societies, economies, cultures, and groups, and to remove or negate the influence of that oppression.
(http://uk.ask.com/wiki/Anti-oppressive_practice?lang=en)
1.2- explain why it is important to recognise and respect an individual’s heritage
It is important to recognise and respect an individual’s heritage as their heritage is their past life history , it can tell us a lot about the individual,