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lo2 - discriminatory practices Flashcards

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what is discriminatory practice?

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unfair or unjustified treatment, based upon protected characteristic

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what is meant by protected characteristic?

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  1. protected by law
  2. against the law if broken
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what are the two types of discriminatory practice?

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  1. indirect (not on purpose/unintentionally)
  2. direct (on purpose/intentionally)
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what are the 8 protected characteristics?

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  1. race
  2. culture
  3. disability
  4. social class
  5. age
  6. gender
  7. sexual ordination
  8. religion
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what is meant by race?

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a group of people with specific characteristics based on their skin colour, nationality or ethic origin.
EG: NHS ask people to classify their race as white, Asian, black, mixed race, Chinese ect.

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what is discrimination on the basis of race called?

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racism

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what is meant by culture?

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  1. a age group of people who share the same customs, language, dress, beliefs and values.
  2. perceived by some as being different (EG: travellers communities are often victims of discrimination).
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what is meant by disability?

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  1. defined as a physical or mental impairment that has a substantial and long-term negative impact on a persons ability to do regular daily activities.
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what is discrimination on the basis of disability called?

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disablism

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what is meant by social class?

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  1. defined by economic or educational status - people grouped in hierarchical social categories.
  2. people sometimes have unfavourable views of others and make judgements because of their social class.
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what are the different social classes?

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  1. upper class
  2. middle class
  3. working class
  4. lower class
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what is meant by age?

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  1. people are sometimes discriminated against because of their age, where there is negative perceptions about teenagers and older people.
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discrimination on the basis of someone’s age is called what?

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ageism.

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what is meant by gender?

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refers to whether someone is male, female, transgender and gender neutral.

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what is discrimination on the basis of someone gender?

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sexism.

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what is meant by sexual orientation?

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it’s to do with discrimination due to someone’s sexuality, if they are bisexual, gay or lesbian.

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what is discrimination on the basis of an individuals sexual orientation?

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homophobic

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what is meant by someone’s religion?

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  1. a system of values and beliefs.
  2. can be very important to people and influence the way they live their life.
  3. religious discrimination could involve a person’s religious needs not being met.
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discrimination can also take place in the form of abuse, what are the 5 different types?

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  1. neglect.
  2. sexual.
  3. verbal.
  4. physical.
  5. emotional/psychological.
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what type of abuse is this an example of:
nursery staff handling a child roughly when changing a nappy.

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physical abuse

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what type of abuse is this an example of:
care a worker home calling, insulting or swearing at elderly residents who is very slow at eating.

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verbal and emotional abuse

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what type of abuse is this an example of:
threats and constant criticism given by a teacher.

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verbal and emotional abuse

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what type of abuse is this an example of:
any time of unwanted sexual contact, eg touching breasts when undressing.

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sexual abuse

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what type of abuse is this an example of:
carer who fails to care for somebody properly like need for warmth, food, clean clothes, so fail to meet their basis needs.

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neglect.

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what are some examples of verbal abuse?

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speaking out, name calling, aggressive tones, nasty with words, aggressive body language.

26
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sexual abuse…..

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this is abuse that could happen to anyone, where it’s forced or manipulating someone into sexual activities.

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neglect…..

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failing to meet a persons basic needs.

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emotional/psychological abuse….

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it is the continual emotional mistreatment of someone, sometimes called psychological abuse, where it’s done on purpose.

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physical abuse….

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it’s intentional harm towards anyone which is done on purpose.

30
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give the definition of prejudice…

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a person having a negative attitude of another person, which usually is inaccurate or unfair.
it can lead to unfair or unjustified treatment.

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how could be describe prejudice?

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pre judgement

32
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give the definition of stereotyping….

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  1. it’s the generalisation that are made about a group (usually based on prejudice).
  2. where the comments tend to be harmful/inaccurate or offensive.
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give some examples of stereotyping…

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  1. all women are bad drivers
  2. all black men are criminals
  3. all males nurses are gay
  4. men are stronger than women
34
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give the definition of labelling….

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identifying the people, negatively as being apart of a group

35
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give some examples of labelling people….

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  1. once a criminal always a criminal
36
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give the definition of bullying….

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  1. its the negative behaviours towards someone, to intimidate or harm someone.
  2. it’s something that can happen once or more than once.
37
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what are some types of bullying?

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humiliating, insulting, harassing, criticising, pushing and offensive jokes.

38
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who might discriminate a hospital nurse?

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  1. visitors
  2. friends
  3. other staff members
  4. social media
  5. patients
39
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who might discriminate a child at nursery?

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  1. social worker
  2. students
  3. cleaner.
  4. kitchen staff
  5. peers
  6. staff
  7. parents
40
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effects of discrimination: definition of disempowerment

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  1. taking someone’s power away
  2. restricting their decision, someone feeling enclosed
  3. forced to do something against their free will
41
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effects of discrimination: how can disempowerment make someone feel?

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trapped, controlled, angry, frustrated, locked away, depressed and anxious.

42
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effects of discrimination: definition of low self-esteem?

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how we feel in our self, so in this case low

43
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effects of discrimination: definition of low self-confidence?

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not being able to do things without reassurance.

44
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effects of discrimination: what are the impacts of poor health and well-being on someone’s physical health?

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  1. lack of sleep + not functioning as well, lack of concentration, agitated and short tempered.
  2. lose of appetite = losing weight, eating disorder, malnutrition.
  3. suicide attempts/self harm.
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effects of discrimination: what are the impacts of poor health and well-being on someone’s mental/emotional health?

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  1. sad.
  2. depression.
  3. suicide thoughts.
  4. anxiety.
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what are the physical effects that someone might face if being discriminated against?

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  1. not being able to get out of bed.
  2. self harm
  3. not showering - lack of motivation
  4. lack of sleep
  5. suicide attempts
  6. self neglect
47
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what are the intellectual effects that someone might face if being discriminated against?

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  1. lack of motivation
  2. feeling like doing work is pointless
  3. no energy (lack of sleep)
48
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what are the emotional effects that someone might face if being discriminated against?

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  1. feeling withdrawn
  2. worthless
  3. sad
  4. angry
  5. depressed.
49
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what are the social effects that someone might face if being discriminated against?

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  1. withdrawn
  2. reclusive
  3. trapped

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