Definitions Flashcards
Equality?
a person is respected as an individual, treated fairly, given the same opportunities regardless of differences, treated according to needs
discrimination?
Acting upon an attitude, prejudice or stereotype towards one or a group of individuals.
stereotype?
labelling a type of person on shared characteristics.
prejudice?
judging someone based on characteristics and without knowing them.
Socialisation?
When the values and norms of society in which a person is brought up become the accepted way.
Quality assurance?
What is done to keep standards high
Paramount?
Most important
Inclusion?
Being included within a group or a society as a whole.
Giving everyone the opportunity to take part
Disempowerment?
Not giving people choice
No independence
Not explaining why someone is doing something