LO2 Flashcards
1
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What is discriminatory practice?
A
- It involves treating someone unfairly compared to others due to their differences
2
Q
What are different types of discriminatory practice?
A
- Abuse
- Prejudice
- Stereotyping
- Labelling
- Bullying
3
Q
What does the term ‘Prejudice’ mean?
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- A negative attitude or dislike of an individual often based on the basis of discrimination e.g. Race, Age
4
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What does the term ‘Stereotyping’ mean?
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- Generalisations which are often offensive or exaggerated are made about a particular group of people e.g. older people, homeless people
5
Q
What does the term ‘Labelling’ mean?
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- A negative approach that identifies people as members of a particular group
6
Q
What does the term ‘bullying’ mean?
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- Involves threatening, humiliating others
- it is often repeated behaviour to either cause psychological or physical harm
7
Q
What are some examples of the basis of discrimination?
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- Race
- Age
- Religion
- Gender
8
Q
What is direct and indirect discrimination?
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- Direct discrimination: Intentionally putting someone at a disadvantage or texting unfairly due to an individuals differences
- Indirect discrimination: Unintentionally putting someone at a disadvantage
9
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What individuals are affected by discriminatory practice?
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- Individuals who require care and support e.g. patients, people with disabilities
- Family, friends and relatives of individuals who require care and support
- Practitioners e.g. nurses, GP
10
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What are the impacts of discriminatory practice on individuals?
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- Disempowerment: where an individual feels unwanted and disengages with life
- Low self-esteem: individual may feel worthless and may have their self-confidence destroyed
- Poor health and wellbeing: Individuals health may deteriorate
- Unfair treatment: individuals may not receive the care that they are entitled to
- Effects on mental health: Depression, self-harming, developing an eating disorder, behaviour changes
