lo2 - discriminatory practices

Question 1

what is discriminatory practice?

Answer 1

unfair or unjustified treatment, based upon protected characteristic

Question 2

what is meant by protected characteristic?

Answer 2

1. protected by law
2. against the law if broken

Question 3

what are the two types of discriminatory practice?

Answer 3

1. indirect (not on purpose/unintentionally)
2. direct (on purpose/intentionally)

Question 4

what are the 8 protected characteristics?

Answer 4

1. race
2. culture
3. disability
4. social class
5. age
6. gender
7. sexual ordination
8. religion

Question 5

what is meant by race?

Answer 5

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.

Question 6

what is discrimination on the basis of race called?

Answer 6

racism

Question 7

what is meant by culture?

Answer 7

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).

Question 8

what is meant by disability?

Answer 8

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.

Question 9

what is discrimination on the basis of disability called?

Answer 9

disablism

Question 10

what is meant by social class?

Answer 10

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.

Question 11

what are the different social classes?

Answer 11

1. upper class
2. middle class
3. working class
4. lower class

Question 12

what is meant by age?

Answer 12

1. people are sometimes discriminated against because of their age, where there is negative perceptions about teenagers and older people.

Question 13

discrimination on the basis of someone’s age is called what?

Answer 13

ageism.

Question 14

what is meant by gender?

Answer 14

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

Question 15

what is discrimination on the basis of someone gender?

Answer 15

sexism.

Question 16

what is meant by sexual orientation?

Answer 16

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

Question 17

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

Answer 17

homophobic

Question 18

what is meant by someone’s religion?

Answer 18

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.

Question 19

discrimination can also take place in the form of abuse, what are the 5 different types?

Answer 19

1. neglect.
2. sexual.
3. verbal.
4. physical.
5. emotional/psychological.

Question 20

what type of abuse is this an example of:
nursery staff handling a child roughly when changing a nappy.

Answer 20

physical abuse

Question 21

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.

Answer 21

verbal and emotional abuse

Question 22

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

Answer 22

verbal and emotional abuse

Question 23

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

Answer 23

sexual abuse

Question 24

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.

Answer 24

neglect.

Question 25

what are some examples of verbal abuse?

Answer 25

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

Question 26

sexual abuse.....

Answer 26

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

Question 27

neglect.....

Answer 27

failing to meet a persons basic needs.

Question 28

emotional/psychological abuse....

Answer 28

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

Question 29

physical abuse....

Answer 29

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

Question 30

give the definition of prejudice...

Answer 30

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

Question 31

how could be describe prejudice?

Answer 31

pre judgement

Question 32

give the definition of stereotyping....

Answer 32

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.

Question 33

give some examples of stereotyping...

Answer 33

1. all women are bad drivers 2. all black men are criminals 3. all males nurses are gay 4. men are stronger than women

Question 34

give the definition of labelling....

Answer 34

identifying the people, negatively as being apart of a group

Question 35

give some examples of labelling people....

Answer 35

1. once a criminal always a criminal

Question 36

give the definition of bullying....

Answer 36

1. its the negative behaviours towards someone, to intimidate or harm someone. 2. it's something that can happen once or more than once.

Question 37

what are some types of bullying?

Answer 37

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

Question 38

who might discriminate a hospital nurse?

Answer 38

1. visitors 2. friends 3. other staff members 4. social media 5. patients

Question 39

who might discriminate a child at nursery?

Answer 39

1. social worker 2. students 3. cleaner. 4. kitchen staff 5. peers 6. staff 7. parents

Question 40

effects of discrimination: definition of disempowerment

Answer 40

1. taking someone's power away 2. restricting their decision, someone feeling enclosed 3. forced to do something against their free will

Question 41

effects of discrimination: how can disempowerment make someone feel?

Answer 41

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

Question 42

effects of discrimination: definition of low self-esteem?

Answer 42

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

Question 43

effects of discrimination: definition of low self-confidence?

Answer 43

not being able to do things without reassurance.

Question 44

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

Answer 44

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.

Question 45

effects of discrimination: what are the impacts of poor health and well-being on someone's mental/emotional health?

Answer 45

1. sad. 2. depression. 3. suicide thoughts. 4. anxiety.

Question 46

what are the physical effects that someone might face if being discriminated against?

Answer 46

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

Question 47

what are the intellectual effects that someone might face if being discriminated against?

Answer 47

1. lack of motivation 2. feeling like doing work is pointless 3. no energy (lack of sleep)

Question 48

what are the emotional effects that someone might face if being discriminated against?

Answer 48

1. feeling withdrawn 2. worthless 3. sad 4. angry 5. depressed.

Question 49

what are the social effects that someone might face if being discriminated against?

Answer 49

1. withdrawn 2. reclusive 3. trapped