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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Thinking about Diversity and Inclusion University of Phoenix Cultural Diversity SOC 315 Stephanie Medley-Rath February 01‚ 2012 Thinking about Diversity and Inclusion We live in a society and a country that is able to incorporate different cultures and be as diverse as possible. The following paper will address the dimensions of cultural diversity‚ the ethnic and cultural groups in which I identify‚ the difference between diversity and inclusion‚ the importance of workplace diversity training
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Introduction to Equality and Inclusion in Health‚ Social Care or Children’s and Young People’s Settings 1.1 The term ‘Diversity’ means the state or fact of being diverse; different or unlike. Within equality and inclusion it is the difference between individuals and groups including: culture‚ nationality‚ ability‚ ethnic origin‚ gender‚ age‚ religion‚ beliefs‚ sexual orientation and social class. The term ‘Equality’ means the state or quality of being equal; correspondence in-quantity‚
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Diversity Diversity refers to our differences such as culture‚ beliefs‚ values‚ views and life experiences. The concept of diversity is to accept‚ respect and embrace our differences. When people with these differences unite and share the same group or organization we see a diverse environment. Working in a childcare setting‚ we have the potential to work with an abundance of diversity. This can be very rewarding but can also pose challenges. Positively‚ we have the opportunity to promote the
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that no matter what differences people may have‚ we have to still 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
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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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Assessment task SHC 23 – Introduction to equality and inclusion in health‚ social care or children’s and young people’s settings. 1.Understand the importance of equality and inclusion. 1.1 Explain what is meant by: diversity‚ equality‚ inclusion‚ discrimination. The concept of diversity encompasses acceptance and respect. It means understanding that each individual is unique‚ and recognizing our individual differences. These can be along the dimensions of race‚ ethnicity‚ gender‚ sexual orientation
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Unit 1 Equality and Diversity Level 4Theory assignment Methodology The aims and objectives of this unit are to show an understanding of the role of Equality and Diversity in education I have chosen to research and write about those areas that are relevant and appropriate to the work that I am doing‚ in order to improve my teaching practice. This hopefully means that the skills I have learned pertaining to research around the subjects will help to fill in any gaps in my knowledge
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Equality‚ diversion and inclusion 1. Explain what is meant by: Diversity Equality Inclusion Discrimination Diversity: it is about recognising individual as well as group differences‚ treating people as individuals‚ and placing positive value on diversity in the community and in the workforce. Equality: is about creating a fairer society‚ where everyone can participate and has the opportunity to fulfil their potential. Inclusion: is about
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1 Understand the importance of equality and inclusion Diversity: differences between individuals and groups eg culture‚ nationality‚ ability‚ ethnic origin‚ gender‚ age‚ religion‚ beliefs‚ sexual orientation‚ social class. Equality: individual rights; giving choices; respect; services in response to individual need Inclusion: placing individuals at the centre of planning and support; valuing diversity Discrimination: direct discrimination; indirect discrimination; treating some individuals
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