diversity Flashcards

1
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what are the 9 protected characteristics in the equality act 2010?

A

age
disability
gender reassignment
marriage
pregnancy
race
religion
sex
sexual orientation

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2
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what does the NHS constitution say about equality

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not to discriminate against patients or staff and to adhere to equal opportunities and equality and human rights legislation

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3
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what is the definition of sex

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physical differences between people who are female, male or intersex
via genitalia and chromosome composition

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4
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what is the definition of gender

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how a person identifies
its a broad spectrum

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5
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what is the definition of non-binary

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gender not fitting into the generic categories of male and female

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what is transgender

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current gender identity differs from the sex they were assigned at birth - some want to transition socially/medically/both

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7
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what is ethnicity

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identification with cultural traditions that provide boundaries between groups

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8
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what job, health etc disadvantages do people from ethnic minority groups face

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Poor job security, stressful working conditions, unsocial hours
racial discrimination and harassment
Place-based disadvantage (e.g. living in poorly serviced areas)

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9
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what does NS-SEC stand for

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national statistics socioeconomic classification

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10
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what does NS-SEC do

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Measures employment relations
Used in the research domain as a proxy for social class
Differentiates occupations in terms of reward mechanisms, promotion prospects, autonomy and job security

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define health inequity

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avoidable differences in health between different groups of people. These widespread differences are the result of unfair systems that negatively affect people’s living conditions, access to healthcare, and overall health status.

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12
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what is the largest contributor to health inequity

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socio-economic status

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