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Definitions and Terms Flashcards

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What is discrimination?

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Treating a person unfairly because of who they are or because they possess certain characteristics

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What is the difference between direct and indirect discrimination?

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Direct – when a person is deliberately treated unfairly because they possess certain characteristics
Indirect – a discreet type of discrimination that puts some individuals or groups at a disadvantage

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What is anti-discriminatory practice?

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A type of practice used to promote equality

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What is the meaning of equality?

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Ensuring individuals or groups of individuals are not treated differently or less favourably on the basis of their specific protected characteristics

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What is the meaning of diversity?

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How a persons identity makes them unique / different

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Give 8 examples of diversity

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1) Age
2) Race
3) Health
4) Gender
5) Disability
6) Appearance
7) Sexual Orientation
8) Religion, Culture or Belief

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What is the difference between equality and diversity?

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Equality – adapting an individuals needs similar to others

Diversity – the needs an individual has which makes them different to others

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What is equity?

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People within a community having the necessary knowledge, skills and resources to achieve and maintain health and wellbeing

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What is inequality?

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Differences between people or groups

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Give 3 differences involving inequality

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1) Wealth
2) Opportunity
3) Social Status

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What is no inclusive practice?

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No positive attitudes towards equality or support which promotes wellbeing

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What is social justice?

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An equal balance of wealth, opportunities and political rights which should lead to a fulfilling life and help the community

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Who does social justice affect?

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Everyone in society

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What is citizenship?

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Status in a country

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What is culture?

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The traditions, values and norms that affect how individuals perceive, believe, think, interact and judge

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What is cultural competence?

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The knowledge, skills and attitudes that allow a practitioner to appreciate and understand the cultural differences and provide effective healthcare

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What is inclusion?

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The process of including everyone, regardless of protected characteristics

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What is exclusion?

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Discrimination / not including everyone in a group or society

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What is oppression?

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Exploiting an individual or group due to their characteristics / prolonged cruel or unjust treatment or exercise of authority

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What is the meaning of prejudice?

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Feelings towards an individual or group that is not based on fact

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Give 2 ways prejudice can be learned

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1) Copying Behaviour

2) Nature vs Nurture (Genes vs Environment)

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What is the difference between prejudice and discrimination?

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Prejudice – opinions an individual has about another individual or group
Discrimination – action an individual or group takes towards another individual or group due to the characteristics they possess

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What is the meaning of stereotyping?

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To make assumptions about certain groups of people attributing the same characteristics to every other individual in the group

24
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What is individual discrimination?

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Negative treatment of one person by another

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What is double discrimination?

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When a person is targeted for more than one type of discrimination

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What is triple jeopardy?

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When a person is targeted for more than two types of discrimination

27
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What is labelling?

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A short word or phrase used to describe an individual or group

28
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What is tokenism?

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Treating an individual with a protected characteristic more favourably

29
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What is discrimination by association?

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When an individual is treated unfairly because of their connection with another person

30
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What is perception-based discrimination?

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When an individual is treated less favourably because they’re wrongly thought to have a protected characteristic

31
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What is language discrimination?

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When an individual is treated differently because of distinctive factors of their speech

32
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What is institutional discrimination?

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N/A

33
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Give 3 forms of institutional discrimination

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1) No Inclusive Practice
2) Lack of Multiculturalism
3) No Anti-Discriminatory Policies and Procedures

34
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What is harassment by a third party?

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Being hounded by a customer or service user

35
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Give 3 forms of harassment

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1) Jokes
2) Insulting Gestures
3) Abusive Comments

36
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What is victimisation?

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When an individual is treated badly because they’ve complained about discrimination or helped someone overcome discrimination

37
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Give 1 example of victimisation

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An individual being fired from their job for bringing an occurrence of discrimination to light

38
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What is institutionalisation?

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A type of discrimination where individuals become deprived of independence and skills due to being in an institution

39
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Give 3 examples of institutionalisation

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1) Different staff looking after an individual
2) Not promoting choice or allowing individuals to choose their own meals
3) Not allowing individuals to walk around, overall reducing mobility

40
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What is the difference between overt and covert discrimination?

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Overt – direct discrimination that is obvious and public

Covert – indirect discrimination that is subtle and disguised / passive acts of prejudice

41
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What is the difference between beliefs and attitudes?

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Beliefs – the things you feel strongly about and guide you in your daily life
Attitudes – the opinions and mindset you develop throughout your life, upbringing and learning experiences

42
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Define individuals (4)

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Mental health issues, disabilities, frail and elderly, long-term health conditions

43
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Give 3 potential consequences of discrimination on individuals

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1) Stress
2) Isolation
3) Depression

44
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What is stress?

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The body’s response to mental or emotional pressure

45
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What is isolation?

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The state of feeling alone, without friends or help

46
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What is depression?

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A mental illness in which an individual becomes very unhappy and anxious for a long period of time

47
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Define groups (6)

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Religion, race, ethnicity, gender, travelling communities, young people

48
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Give 3 potential consequences of discrimination on groups

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1) Marginalisation
2) Disempowerment
3) Disenfranchisement

49
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What is marginalisation?

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Treating someone or something as if they’re not important

50
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What is disempowerment?

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Groups of people feeling less powerful or confident within themselves

51
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What is disenfranchisement?

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The state of being deprived of a right or privilege e.g. the right to vote

52
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Give 3 strategies used to challenge discrimination

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1) Posters and leaflets – create awareness
2) Reporting incidents – issues more likely to get solved
3) Anti-discriminatory policies and procedures – discrimination less likely to occur

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