Discrimination and Diversity
Unit 503 – champion equality, diversity and inclusion
1. Understand diversity, equality and inclusion in own area of responsibility
1.1 Explain the models of practice that underpin equality, diversity and inclusion in own area of responsibility
There are two models that link with equality, diversity and inclusion, the first one is the social model of disability which views discrimination and prejudice as being embedded in today’s society, their attitude’s and their surrounding environment. The social model focuses on who the adult is as a person not what their disability or diagnosis is. The focus is on how to improve and empower the individual’s life and lead a more independent life as possible. The second model is the medical model of disability which views adults has having an impairment or lacking in some way, this model focuses on impairments that the adult has and finding and acknowledging ways to correct them.
The client group at my current place of work are adults with a diagnosis of dementia and/or mental health issues which can result in challenging behaviour. Both the social and medical model has an impact on their daily life. The home’s ethos is to empower the residents and enable them to lead a normal life as possible. This is done by providing and engaging them in their own individualised care plans and asking their opinions on what they like how they like it etc. allowing them to make informed choices for themselves and whether they have the capacity to make these decisions. 1.2 Analyse the potential effects of barriers to equality and inclusion in own area of responsibility
Prejudice can turn into hatred or unfair treatment of a person belonging to a particular group. Prejudice puts up barriers when it is expressed. People who show prejudice often fear diversity for some reason, and this can often but not always lead to discriminatory behaviour. Labelling is when we identify individuals as members of particular groups. We can do
1. Understand diversity, equality and inclusion in own area of responsibility
1.1 Explain the models of practice that underpin equality, diversity and inclusion in own area of responsibility
There are two models that link with equality, diversity and inclusion, the first one is the social model of disability which views discrimination and prejudice as being embedded in today’s society, their attitude’s and their surrounding environment. The social model focuses on who the adult is as a person not what their disability or diagnosis is. The focus is on how to improve and empower the individual’s life and lead a more independent life as possible. The second model is the medical model of disability which views adults has having an impairment or lacking in some way, this model focuses on impairments that the adult has and finding and acknowledging ways to correct them.
The client group at my current place of work are adults with a diagnosis of dementia and/or mental health issues which can result in challenging behaviour. Both the social and medical model has an impact on their daily life. The home’s ethos is to empower the residents and enable them to lead a normal life as possible. This is done by providing and engaging them in their own individualised care plans and asking their opinions on what they like how they like it etc. allowing them to make informed choices for themselves and whether they have the capacity to make these decisions. 1.2 Analyse the potential effects of barriers to equality and inclusion in own area of responsibility
Prejudice can turn into hatred or unfair treatment of a person belonging to a particular group. Prejudice puts up barriers when it is expressed. People who show prejudice often fear diversity for some reason, and this can often but not always lead to discriminatory behaviour. Labelling is when we identify individuals as members of particular groups. We can do