discrimination Flashcards
What is discriination
Involving activities that prevent members from a certain group from accessing the same facilites
Define direct discrimination
obvious discrimination made towards another person by words or actions
Define indirect discrimination
occurs when certain conditions are put in place that disadvantage some people
Define institutional discrimination
when the structure processes or procedures of an organisation put certain people at a disadvantage
List the protected characteristics
Age Race Disability Sex Sexual orientation Gender reassignment Marriage Pregnancy Religion
Give examples of direct discrimination in:
Gender
Minority ethnic groups
Disability
Gender - shouting at someone in the street- get back to the kitchen, because they’re a woman
Minority ethnic groups - not employed because they are black
Disability - not employed because of disability
Give examples of indirect discrimination in:
Gender
Minority ethnic groups
Disability
Gender - not providing a female toilet
Minority ethnic groups - not providing leaflets in a variety of languages
Disability - not providing wheel chair ramps
what are the effects of discrimination
low self esteem, upset, victimised
what may discrimination cause
Individuals not receiving the correct medical attention due to the fact they have been discriminated at the service previously and are reluctant to return.
what act covers discrimination
the equality act 2010
describe the act that covers discrimination
the equality act 2010 - brought in to make it easier for people to choose a method of legislation, it includes the 9 protected characteristics
define harassment
repeated unwanted attention
define victimisation
being treated badly because a complaint was made
define discrimination by association
treated unfairly because of who you are seen with
define perception discrimination
treated unfairly due to was people believe about you
define third party harassment
being harassed by people in a 3rd party company
what are the strengths of this act
simplifies all laws
protects more people
gives more people rights
what are the weaknesses of this act
justifiable discrimination
discrimination still happens
gives different rights to different groups about one another
what are the long term effects of discrimination
doesn’t return to service so cannot receive needed medical attention
stops going out, avoids people because embarrassed
not going to school, lack of education
why may an individual not report discrimination
scared
embarrassed
threatened
dont know that its a law
what is REDRESS
redress is the correction of an unfair situation, you can contact the police managers lawyers court citizens advice beuro
