Equality and Diversity Flashcards
Definition of holistic
The whole person
Definition of equality
A person is respected as an individual, treated fairly, given the same opportunities regardless of differences, treated according to needs
What is socialisation?
When the values and norms of the society in which a person is being brought up in becomes the accepted way (learning from others)
What is discrimination?
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
What is direct discrimination?
Talking to or acting towards a person disrespectfully face to face
What is indirect discrimination?
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
When is discrimination not discrimination?
Reasonable adjustments are made, certain disabilities as a building cant be adapted to every one, certain job roles, sport teams
What is institutional discrimination?
Refers to a form of discrimination which occurs specifically in institutions such as public bodies or corporations
Definition of prejudice
To pre judge someone
Definition of stereotype
To label a group of people the same characteristic
What are the bases of discrimination?
Race, culture, disability, social class, age, gender, sexual orientation and religion
Definition of labelling
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
Definition of bullying
Seeking to harm or intimidate
Example of racist direct discrimination
In a hospital a doctor refusing treatment to a patient because of their race
Example of sexist indirect discrimination
A workplace not giving a job to a woman because of her gender
Definition of racism
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
Definition of sexism
Prejudgement, stereotyping, or discrimination women, on the basis of sex
Definition of ageism
Prejudgement or discrimination on the grounds of a person’s age
Sharon cares for a very diverse range of individuals. Give a definition of the term valuing diversity.
- recognition of differences
- everyone is seen as being different/unique
- differences are valued
- acceptance of individual differences
- respecting individual differences/needs
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.
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
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?
The Equality Act
Policies are put in place in schools by the headteacher to ensure that there is equality. What could these policies include?
- 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
