EQUALITY QUESTIONS Flashcards
what are ‘protected characteristics
Protection for individuals who experience discrimination by association with someone who has a protected characteristic.
Protects everyone, not just a group perceived to suffer discrimination.
what is diversity
Appreciating the differences between people and treating people’s values, beliefs, cultures and lifestyles with respect
what is inclusion
Based on the belief that all people in society are entitled to share in society’s benefits and resources
what is discrimination
When a healthcare or care provider treats you differently and worse than someone else for certain reasons.
what are the 4 things that can lead to discrimination?
labelling, stereotype, prejudice and stigma
3 types of discrimination?
Direct discrimination is when someone is treated unfairly because of a protected.
Indirect discrimination can happen when there are rules or arrangements that apply to a group of people, but in practice are less fair to a certain protected characteristic.
Unintentional or Accidental discrimination is not as easy to see.
what are the 2different types of discrimination
harassment and victimization
what does it mean to promote
Treat the individuals you support as unique rather than treating all individuals in the same way.
what is the human rights act 1998
Gives legal protection of your human rights
Sets out the minimum standard
There are 16 rights (Articles)
Patients should be treated in a way which complies with human rights
what are the different rights?
– right to life
-Prohibition of torture and inhuman or degrading treatment
-Right to liberty and security
- Article 8: Right to a private and family life
-Right not to be discriminated against
what does freda stand for?
fairness, respect, equality, dignity, autonomy
what are the 9 characteristics
Age
Disability
Gender reassignment
Marriage and civil partnership
Pregnancy and maternity
Race
Religion or belief
Sex
Sexual orientation
