Equality and Inclusion 1. What do we mean by the following terms? a) Equality- b) Diversity c) Inclusion d) Discrimination A) Equality: is a legal framework to protect people against discrimination. The Equality Act [2010] sets out the new public sector Equality Duty replacing the three previous duties for race‚ disability and gender. The Duty now covers the following ‘protected characteristics’: Age Disability Gender reassignment Pregnancy and maternity Race (including
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1.1 Diversity: Diversity literally means difference. It 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 differences. Diversity therefore involves visible and non-visible factors‚ which are personal features 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
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Champion Equality‚ Diversity and Inclusion David Jubbs There are two models that link Equality‚ Diversity and Inclusion and the first one is Social Model of disability which views discrimination and prejudice as being embedded in today’s society‚ their attitudes and their surrounding environment. The Social Model focuses on who the adult is as a person not what their disability or diagnosis is and the focus is on how to improve the individuals life and empower them to be more independent in what
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UNIT 2: EQUALITY‚ DIVERSITY AND RIGHTS IN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE This unit investigates how equality‚ diversity and rights are central to the effective operation of health and social care services. The unit explores discriminatory practice and its potential effects on patients/service users; the promotion of anti discriminatory practice by‚ for example‚ legislation and codes of practice‚ and the application of this to the health or social care workplace. The knowledge and skills gained
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Introduction to Equality and Inclusion in Health and social care. 1. Understand the importance of equality and inclusion. 2.1. Explain what is meant by: Diversity‚ Equality‚ Inclusion‚ and Discrimination. * Diversity - “The state or quality of being different or varied.” * Equality – “The state of being equal especially in status‚ rights and opportunities.” * Inclusion – “The action or state of being included within a group or structure.” * Discrimination – “The unjust
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be treated equally. Diversity means difference between people etc... With diversity‚ we understand that although people have things in common with each other‚ they are also different and unique in many ways. Diversity is about recognizing and valuing those differences. Diversity therefore consists of factors‚ which include personal information such as background‚ culture‚ personality in addition to the characteristics that are protected under discrimination legislation in terms of race‚ disability
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BTEC Extended Diploma Health and Social Care Unit 2: Equality‚ diversity and rights in health and social care. P1‚ P2‚ P3‚ M1- Concepts and discriminatory and anti-discriminatory practices. 6th November 2012 By Grace Kirby. Contents Page: Page 3 – 5 Part 1(P1): Explains concepts of equality‚ diversity and rights in relation to health and social care. Page 5 – 8 Part 2(P2): Describes discriminatory practices in health and social care. Page 9 - Part 3(P3): Describes the potential effects
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Principles of diversity‚ equality and inclusion Task Ai Explanation Example Diversity The recognition‚ respect and value that each individual is different in their own unique ways‚ from gender or cultural to age or personal characteristics. A colleague has specific religious commitments. They are acknowledged‚ respected and embraced. Equality By treating each individual fairly with equal rights‚ choices and ensuring their needs are met without discrimination. One individual has a disability which
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Assignment 303 Principles of diversity‚ equality and inclusion in adult social care settings Task A Short answer questions Ai Explain in your own words what each term means. Give one example from care practice to illustrate your explanations. Diversity- Diversity refers to something that is diverse‚ means that has different kinds or types. Example different languages‚ culture‚ religion‚ colour and background come together in a group is a diverse group. Equality- Treating everyone same with equal
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1:2‚ 1:3‚ 2:1 Discrimination is a preconceived attitude towards members of a particular group formed only upon the basis of their membership of that group that leads to less favourable or bad treatment of that person. For example‚ A public building does not provide reasonable access for a person in a wheelchair to be able to access the building in the same way as other people Potential effects may include: • Causing upset • Affecting an individual’s self-esteem • Causing stress • Individuals feeling
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