Discrimination Flashcards
Name a current piece of legislation that interview questions should comply with.
(1 mark)
- The Equality Act (2010)
- The Human Rights act (1998)
What are some examples of questions or statements that should not be asked in an interview. Justify why?
(4 marks)
1) Do you have any disabilities?
2) How old are you?
3) Do you have any children?
4) What religion are you?
Justify why the following questions shouldn't be asked in an interview. 1- Do you have a disability? 2- How old are you? 3- Do you have children? 4- What religion are you? (4 marks)
1) Questioning a persons disability is ground for disability discrimination. If a disabled candidate is rejected it must be based on their performance at the interview.
2) Age doesn’t affect an individuals ability to do a job effectively. Employers don’t have the right to ask about someones exact age.
3) This has nothing to do with the job role. Could be grounds for discrimination by assuming that they have a family/commitments to juggle with
4) Religion is a protected characteristic and shouldn’t be a factor in choosing employees
Describe how senior staff at a surgery could ensure that interviews are carried out using the correct procedures in the future.
(6 marks)
- Train the interview panel and make sure its mixed
- Consult relevant EHRC/Legislation/Policies
- Ensures questions are:
- Non-discriminatory
- Same questions to all candidates
- No personal questions
- Mentoring and monitoring
Give 4 different examples of discrimination that can be experienced.
(4 marks)
1) Abuse - physical, rough handling, financial and emotional
2) Inadequate care - rough handling, speed of care put before quality of care and not being given choices
3) Breach of Health and Safety - care assistant bathing a person without help, incorrect manual handling causing injury
4) Being patronising - being laughed at, use of derogatory comments and telling others what to do
Explain an example of labelling.
2 marks
Parent: bad parenting, inadequate parent, lack of parenting skills and child out of control
Child: immature child, result of inadequate parenting, typical child with no respect for others and thinking a child looks ‘normal’
Seven year old Stella has multiple needs, She required 24 hour care and her family struggle to access play opportunities the family can enjoy. Her parents have been unable to find suitable play opportunities outside of specialist settings.
Explain the impact of indirect discrimination on Stella’s family.
(7 marks)
- Feeling frustrated as they can’t enjoy fun times together
- Affects parents relationships - tension
- Health and welling can deteriorates
- Financial cost to family due to paying for specialised activity sessions
Describe 2 ways that support groups could help individuals who have been discriminated against.
(4 marks)
- Advice and information about what is offered and available
- Raise awareness of disability issues people are experiencing
- Provide and advocate
- Provide legal advice
- Fund raise/campaign to provide better support and facilities
- Provide respite care
Steve, 86, had a stroke. After hospital he wanted to return home and not live in residential care. He is visited b a physiotherapist once a week to help improve his mobility and use of his right arm. He often feels upset as he is handled roughly. He is also told he is silly for wanting to be at his own home and that he would be better in residential care.
Describe 2 types of discrimination that Steve is experiencing.
(4 marks)
- Ageism/stereotyping, not taking his opinion seriously and assuming he would be better in care.
- Physiotherapist is patronising by telling him what he should do
- Physical abuse, inadequate care, rough handling during exercise
- Disability discrimination, told he would be better in a care home, he cant’ care for himself
- Emotional/mental/psychological/bullying abuse - making derogatory comments ‘silly’
Steve case study.
List 3 appropriate ways that Steve could challenge this discrimination.
(3 marks)
- Tell the physiotherapist that they are wrong to treat him this way
- Ask the physiotherapist to reflect on actions
- Report the situation to senior staff/employer or management company
- Report to CQC (Care Quality Commission)
- Use the complaints procedure (hospital)
- Get advice from support groups
Steve case study.
Explain at least 2 possible impacts on Steve of the discrimination he is experiencing.
(7 marks)
- Loss of self esteem, feels unimportant as there is no notice of Steve’s needs/opinions
- Angry, lashing out/becoming aggressive
- Impacts on physical health, injured due to poor handling
- Lack of trust in practitioners, leads to anxiety and distress
- Impacts social well being, isolated and lack of confidence.
It has been found that Dharshini is being bullied by children in her class.
Describe one was that the nursery staff could challenge the discrimination.
(4 marks)
- Challenge at the time: explain what discrimination is to raise awareness, encourage an apology
- Challenge for after: sue a bullying policy, instigate disciplinary action, consult with senior staff
- Long term procedure campaign: deliver awareness sessions, inform parents, staff training
Identify and explain three possible effects the discriminatory behaviour may have on Julie
(7 marks)
- Effects on mental health: depression, anxiety, upset on how she’s treated
- Effects on social well being: becoming withdrawn, isolating herself
- Effects on physical well being: may be seriously injured due to poor handling
- Disempowered, feels neglected
- Self harm
- Frightened/angry
- Lack of nutrition
- Lack of trust in staff
Explain the possible impact of discrimination, use the following. 1) Poor health and well being 2) Disempowerment 3) Low self esteem (9 marks)
- Poor health and well being: dehydration, mental health issues/self harm, malnutrition and deterioration
- Disempowerment: feeling unimportant, lack of control, demoralised, lack of independence and behavioural changes
- Low self confidence: helplessness, feeling frustrated, lack of courage, restricting opportunities and prevention of gaining confidence
What is an example of direct discrimination.
1 mark
- Candidate being too old
- Job advert with a job restriction
