SHC 33
SHC 33: Promote Equality and Inclusion
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Diversity is the differences between individuals and groups when looking at gender, cultural and religious beliefs, disabilities, sexual preferences and appearance.
Diversity brings strength to society, but unfortunately it is often seen as a problem.
Equality is ensuring individuals or groups of individuals are treated fairly and no less favourably, specific to their needs, which include things such as race, gender, age, disabilities etc.
Promoting equality should remove discrimination and also allow individuals in society opportunities which are as good as opportunities experienced by other people.
Inclusion at its simplest is ‘the state of being included’. Inclusion is to include everyone and meet their differences are respected.
Inclusion involves identifying and breaking down barriers that prevent individuals from being involved, taking part or fitting in.
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Discrimination is to treat someone differently, because either the individual or the individuals’ family are seen as part of a different group in society.
The differences between people can lead to animosity, which can cause divisions and conflict in society and may also rise to prejudice.
Discrimination doesn’t always only have effect on the individual being discriminated against. In many situations it can also have an effect on friends or families of the individual, those who inflict discrimination and also the wider society.
An individual can face many effects due to discrimination. They may begin to feel withdrawn, isolated or depressed. It may also affect their ability to build relationships or even maintain relationships they already have. Physical effects such as headaches, loss or growth of appetite, sleeplessness and lack of energy may also occur. On the other hand discrimination can have a positive effect on an individual, making them emotionally stronger and determined to fight discrimination.
Family members and friends may
1.1
Diversity is the differences between individuals and groups when looking at gender, cultural and religious beliefs, disabilities, sexual preferences and appearance.
Diversity brings strength to society, but unfortunately it is often seen as a problem.
Equality is ensuring individuals or groups of individuals are treated fairly and no less favourably, specific to their needs, which include things such as race, gender, age, disabilities etc.
Promoting equality should remove discrimination and also allow individuals in society opportunities which are as good as opportunities experienced by other people.
Inclusion at its simplest is ‘the state of being included’. Inclusion is to include everyone and meet their differences are respected.
Inclusion involves identifying and breaking down barriers that prevent individuals from being involved, taking part or fitting in.
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Discrimination is to treat someone differently, because either the individual or the individuals’ family are seen as part of a different group in society.
The differences between people can lead to animosity, which can cause divisions and conflict in society and may also rise to prejudice.
Discrimination doesn’t always only have effect on the individual being discriminated against. In many situations it can also have an effect on friends or families of the individual, those who inflict discrimination and also the wider society.
An individual can face many effects due to discrimination. They may begin to feel withdrawn, isolated or depressed. It may also affect their ability to build relationships or even maintain relationships they already have. Physical effects such as headaches, loss or growth of appetite, sleeplessness and lack of energy may also occur. On the other hand discrimination can have a positive effect on an individual, making them emotionally stronger and determined to fight discrimination.
Family members and friends may