2.1.2 a Flashcards
What are positive social and economic determinates with resources for living?
Sufficient resources, for living supports prosperity, and promotes health and well-being
What are positive social and economic determinants with individual experience and lifestyles
- Having the motivation to make positive choices in relation to hereditary issues and lifestyle choices
- respectful, diverse and unique characteristics supports good self-esteem and self-worth
- Developing resilience enables individuals to where stress, adversity and challenges
What are positive, social and economic determinants with society and communities?
Living in a society that promote positive attitudes, values, and beliefs contribute to equality
What is sex?
Biological features of an individual that generally assigned them as a male or female at birth
What is gender?
Social construction based on ideas of masculinity and femininity, and how an individual perceive themselves
What are examples of discrimination in sex?
Absence of women in leadership roles, gender pay gap, sexual harassment
Statistics that show sex discrimination?
90% of single parents in Wales are women
Impact of sex, discrimination, on health and well-being
Increased risk of poor mental and physical health, which is linked to social isolation and loneliness
Which action should be taken to avoid sex discrimination?
Gender equality education, legislation, and closing the pay gap
What is age?
Number of years lived since one’s date of birth
Examples of discrimination in age
Refused finance and neglect
Impact of age, discrimination on health and well-being
Poverty leads to an inability to pay for food, heating and home repairs, which leads to an increase risk of poor physical and mental health
Action to reduce age discrimination
Legislation and flexible working hours and adapted housing
What is race and ethnicity?
Colour, nationality, ethnic origin groups
What are examples of discrimination in ethnic groups?
Not meeting service is available, low-paid work, hate crime