Definitions

Question 1

Definition of equality

Answer 1

Meeting everyone’s needs individually to bring everyone to the same level

Question 2

Definition of diversity

Answer 2

Means different. E.g. sex/religion

Question 3

Definition of prejudice

Answer 3

Learnt attitudes. Pre-judging people based on characteristics and attitudes

Question 4

Definition of advocate

Answer 4

Someone who represents another person. E.g. speaking on behalf of someone

Question 5

Definition of confidentiality

Answer 5

Keeping information private unless in the interest of protecting people

Question 6

Definition of secondary socialisation

Answer 6

Norms and values learned from school/friends/teachers

Question 7

Definition of primary socialisation

Answer 7

Norms and values learned by parents/carers

Question 8

Definition of direct discrimination

Answer 8

Talking to/acting towards a person disrespectfully face-to-face

Question 9

Definition of indirect discrimination

Answer 9

Excluding individuals in a less obvious way. Unintentionally sometimes.

Question 10

Definition of redress

Answer 10

Someone to seek compensation and justice to when there has been discrimination within a workplace