Equality and Diversity

Question 1

Definition of holistic

Answer 1

The whole person

Question 2

Definition of equality

Answer 2

A person is respected as an individual, treated fairly, given the same opportunities regardless of differences, treated according to needs

Question 3

What is socialisation?

Answer 3

When the values and norms of the society in which a person is being brought up in becomes the accepted way (learning from others)

Question 4

What is discrimination?

Answer 4

Considering a race or culture of a person or type of person to be less of a value than ones own or to deliberately act against a group of people or to favour own group above another

Question 5

What is direct discrimination?

Answer 5

Talking to or acting towards a person disrespectfully face to face

Question 6

What is indirect discrimination?

Answer 6

Excluding an individual in a less obvious way, sometimes done unintentionally occurs when a condition is made harder for one group to meet than another

Question 7

When is discrimination not discrimination?

Answer 7

Reasonable adjustments are made, certain disabilities as a building cant be adapted to every one, certain job roles, sport teams

Question 8

What is institutional discrimination?

Answer 8

Refers to a form of discrimination which occurs specifically in institutions such as public bodies or corporations

Question 9

Definition of prejudice

Answer 9

To pre judge someone

Question 10

Definition of stereotype

Answer 10

To label a group of people the same characteristic

Question 11

What are the bases of discrimination?

Answer 11

Race, culture, disability, social class, age, gender, sexual orientation and religion

Question 12

Definition of labelling

Answer 12

Labelling someone is putting them into a certain category based on looks or what you have heard about them, judging them before you know them

Question 13

Definition of bullying

Answer 13

Seeking to harm or intimidate

Question 14

Example of racist direct discrimination

Answer 14

In a hospital a doctor refusing treatment to a patient because of their race

Question 15

Example of sexist indirect discrimination

Answer 15

A workplace not giving a job to a woman because of her gender

Question 16

Definition of racism

Answer 16

The belief that all members of each race possess characteristics, abilities, or qualities specific to that race, especially so as to distinguish it as inferior or superior to another race

Question 17

Definition of sexism

Answer 17

Prejudgement, stereotyping, or discrimination women, on the basis of sex

Question 18

Definition of ageism

Answer 18

Prejudgement or discrimination on the grounds of a person’s age

Question 19

Sharon cares for a very diverse range of individuals. Give a definition of the term valuing diversity.

Answer 19

• recognition of differences
• everyone is seen as being different/unique
• differences are valued
• acceptance of individual differences
• respecting individual differences/needs

Question 20

Willowfield Day Centre provides activity sessions and lunch for young people with physical disabilities. The young people who attend are culturally diverse.
Identify and analyse ways staff at the day centre could promote equality and diversity.

Answer 20

Promoting Equality -
-all to be treated fairly all to be treated fairly irrespective of age, race, gender,
religion, disability, ethnicity, sexuality etc
-everyone given the same choices and opportunities
regardless of differences
- treating people according to their needs
Promoting Diversity -
- recognition of differences / everyone is seen as being different/differences are valued
- activities/resources/food reflect different cultures/beliefs/faith
- celebrate range of festivals with the young people

Question 21

A woman is treated unfairly in a job interview and is asked discriminatory questions because of her gender. For example questions about children and marriage.What is the name of the current legislation put in place to prevent this?

Answer 21

The Equality Act

Question 22

Policies are put in place in schools by the headteacher to ensure that there is equality. What could these policies include?

Answer 22

• panels with equal numbers of men and women in interviews
• making reasonable adjustments to the school so that it is accessible
• having a diverse team of staff to create a inclusive environment
• having a member of staff that is designated for people to be able to go to about any problems