Key Terminology
Unit 2 – Equality, Diversity and Rights in Health and Social Care
Key Terminology
Conor Wallace
Stereotyping
Stereotyping describes the belief that all people from certain circumstances are the same. “A stereotype is a simplified mental picture of an individual or group of people who share a certain characteristic (or stereotypical) qualities. The term is often used in a negative sense, and stereotypes are seen by many as undesirable beliefs” Source Web Page: http://www.wordiq.com/definition/Stereotyping Stereotyping can also be described as generalizations that are made about a group of people; by doing this we are attributing a particular set of characteristics to the group of people. An example of stereotyping would be to say that some nationalities are unfriendly. Another example of stereotyping would be to say that all overweight people are lazy, when in fact they may have an illness that affects them from doing any exercise.
Stereotyping can occur anywhere for example at the GP, If a young person went to their GP with liver problems, their GP may just assume that the young person has been drinking alcohol and has brought the problem on themselves.
Abuse
There are many different types of abuse, it can appear in the form of physical, sexual, emotional, verbal or neglect. It can also be a combination of all of these things. 1. Physical abuse is usually the most easily recognized form of abuse. Physical abuse can be any form of hitting, nipping, choking or beating or any else that can cause physical injury, leave marks or cause pain. 2. Sexual abuse. This is any type of sexual contact between an adult and anyone younger than 18, it can also be between a significantly older child and a younger child and it can be if a person overpowers another person regardless of age. It can also take place between family members, this is also known as incest. 3. Emotional abuse is the most difficult to identify because there are usually no
Key Terminology
Conor Wallace
Stereotyping
Stereotyping describes the belief that all people from certain circumstances are the same. “A stereotype is a simplified mental picture of an individual or group of people who share a certain characteristic (or stereotypical) qualities. The term is often used in a negative sense, and stereotypes are seen by many as undesirable beliefs” Source Web Page: http://www.wordiq.com/definition/Stereotyping Stereotyping can also be described as generalizations that are made about a group of people; by doing this we are attributing a particular set of characteristics to the group of people. An example of stereotyping would be to say that some nationalities are unfriendly. Another example of stereotyping would be to say that all overweight people are lazy, when in fact they may have an illness that affects them from doing any exercise.
Stereotyping can occur anywhere for example at the GP, If a young person went to their GP with liver problems, their GP may just assume that the young person has been drinking alcohol and has brought the problem on themselves.
Abuse
There are many different types of abuse, it can appear in the form of physical, sexual, emotional, verbal or neglect. It can also be a combination of all of these things. 1. Physical abuse is usually the most easily recognized form of abuse. Physical abuse can be any form of hitting, nipping, choking or beating or any else that can cause physical injury, leave marks or cause pain. 2. Sexual abuse. This is any type of sexual contact between an adult and anyone younger than 18, it can also be between a significantly older child and a younger child and it can be if a person overpowers another person regardless of age. It can also take place between family members, this is also known as incest. 3. Emotional abuse is the most difficult to identify because there are usually no
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