Discrimination Flashcards
1
Q
What is discrimination?
A
Unfair treatment due to differences.
2
Q
What is direct discrimination?
A
Purposefully putting an individual at a disadvantage due to their differences.
3
Q
What is indirect discrimination?
A
When a policy applies to everybody but has a negative effect on certain groups. e.g having meetings on a Saturday when Jewish people are resting.
4
Q
Methods on challenging discriminatory behaviour
A
•Whistleblowing
•Providing info on how to complain-provide information on advocacy services
•Implementing policies and codes of practice
•Dealing with conflict
•Mentoring and monitoring
