equality
SHC33
PROMOTE EQUALITY AND INCLUSION IN HEALTH, SOCIAL CARE OR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE’S SETTING
1. Explain what is meant by
Diversity
The concept of diversity is not complex, but can be multifaceted in its variations. Diversity is based on different variations of a range of things. Diversity means, in the context of society, having a mixed community of people from all walks of life. This incorporates a diverse community of different cultures, religions, political groups. Diversity is not subjective.
Equality
Equality is ensuring individuals or groups of individuals are treated fairly and equally and no less favourably, specific to their needs, including areas of race, gender, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation and age.
Inclusion
The term social inclusion is often interchangeably used by policy makers and professionals to mean social cohesion, social integration and social participation. Social inclusion is based on the belief that Individuals have the right to be included in all aspects of life and benefit from equal opportunities0 regardless of race, gender, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation and age.
2. Describe the potential effects of discrimination
Discrimination can have an effect on an individual or a group. People can be discriminated against because of their gender, age, disability, sexuality, race, culture, religion, poverty and education. Such discrimination can lead to isolation, possible exclusion, demoralisation, and marginalisation; situations where self-esteem, confidence and resilience have the potential to be damaged. Not only can discrimination have this effect but it can also have physical effects on an individual e.g. leading to self-harm or self neglect, cause distress and emotional problems. Discrimination can also have an impact on an individual’s social life. Discrimination can also lead to a self-fulfilling prophecy where individuals live up the expectations of their label, which can
PROMOTE EQUALITY AND INCLUSION IN HEALTH, SOCIAL CARE OR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE’S SETTING
1. Explain what is meant by
Diversity
The concept of diversity is not complex, but can be multifaceted in its variations. Diversity is based on different variations of a range of things. Diversity means, in the context of society, having a mixed community of people from all walks of life. This incorporates a diverse community of different cultures, religions, political groups. Diversity is not subjective.
Equality
Equality is ensuring individuals or groups of individuals are treated fairly and equally and no less favourably, specific to their needs, including areas of race, gender, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation and age.
Inclusion
The term social inclusion is often interchangeably used by policy makers and professionals to mean social cohesion, social integration and social participation. Social inclusion is based on the belief that Individuals have the right to be included in all aspects of life and benefit from equal opportunities0 regardless of race, gender, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation and age.
2. Describe the potential effects of discrimination
Discrimination can have an effect on an individual or a group. People can be discriminated against because of their gender, age, disability, sexuality, race, culture, religion, poverty and education. Such discrimination can lead to isolation, possible exclusion, demoralisation, and marginalisation; situations where self-esteem, confidence and resilience have the potential to be damaged. Not only can discrimination have this effect but it can also have physical effects on an individual e.g. leading to self-harm or self neglect, cause distress and emotional problems. Discrimination can also have an impact on an individual’s social life. Discrimination can also lead to a self-fulfilling prophecy where individuals live up the expectations of their label, which can