2.1 Explain How To Challenge Discrimination Essay
1.1) Explain what is meant by discrimination?
Discrimination is treating somebody unfairly or differently based upon race, sex, age, wealth etc.
“One of the main sources of discrimination is prejudice.” Prejudice is a preconceived opinion.
1.2) Describe ways in which discrimination may deliberately or inadvertently occur in the work setting?
Stereotypes- sometimes it is an easy mistake to make assumptions about a person because they belong to a particular group. Stereotypes might be associated with a child’s gender, ethnicity or culture, social or family background or disability. “If we think about children in stereotyped ways, we focus on only one aspect of who they are instead of seeing them as unique individuals.” Doing this can limit …show more content…
• Race Relations Act 1976
• Children’s Act 1989 And 2004
• Care Standards Act 2000
• Education Acts 1981, 1993 And 1996
• Special Education Needs And Disability Act 2001
• Disability Discrimination Acts 1995 And 2005
• Equality Act 2006
• Employment Equality Regulations 2003
2.3) Describe how to challenge discrimination in a way that encourages change?
You should never ignore discrimination; if you ignore it the person who is discriminating will believe it is acceptable behavior.
Children are very easily influenced and can pick up stereotypical and prejudice views. If you catch a child using discriminatory behaviour the best thing to do is intervene, point out that it is very hurtful to act that way and correct any untrue information this child has picked up. It is also very important to support the child who is the object of discrimination and make sure they’re okay.
3) Know how to access information, advice and support about diversity, equality and inclusion
3.1) Identify a range of sources of information, advice and support about diversity, equality and inclusion?
• My Manger
• My Colleagues
• EYFS And Other
Discrimination is treating somebody unfairly or differently based upon race, sex, age, wealth etc.
“One of the main sources of discrimination is prejudice.” Prejudice is a preconceived opinion.
1.2) Describe ways in which discrimination may deliberately or inadvertently occur in the work setting?
Stereotypes- sometimes it is an easy mistake to make assumptions about a person because they belong to a particular group. Stereotypes might be associated with a child’s gender, ethnicity or culture, social or family background or disability. “If we think about children in stereotyped ways, we focus on only one aspect of who they are instead of seeing them as unique individuals.” Doing this can limit …show more content…
• Race Relations Act 1976
• Children’s Act 1989 And 2004
• Care Standards Act 2000
• Education Acts 1981, 1993 And 1996
• Special Education Needs And Disability Act 2001
• Disability Discrimination Acts 1995 And 2005
• Equality Act 2006
• Employment Equality Regulations 2003
2.3) Describe how to challenge discrimination in a way that encourages change?
You should never ignore discrimination; if you ignore it the person who is discriminating will believe it is acceptable behavior.
Children are very easily influenced and can pick up stereotypical and prejudice views. If you catch a child using discriminatory behaviour the best thing to do is intervene, point out that it is very hurtful to act that way and correct any untrue information this child has picked up. It is also very important to support the child who is the object of discrimination and make sure they’re okay.
3) Know how to access information, advice and support about diversity, equality and inclusion
3.1) Identify a range of sources of information, advice and support about diversity, equality and inclusion?
• My Manger
• My Colleagues
• EYFS And Other