revision guide summary Flashcards
define empowerment
the way in which a carer or person/self encourages an individual/themselves to make informed choices/decisions so that they take control of their own life
what are the 2 types of socialisation and what comes under these
- primary socialisation:
family - secondary socialisation:
education
media
religion
health care
work
peer groups
how can secondary agencies of socialisation influence a persons attitude
- Media= news giving a narrow attitude towards people and positive info being portrayed this way.
- peers= listening / imitating peer groups / taunting people who are ‘different’
- education= learning at school, perhaps more positive portrayal
- workplace= employees/employers may have a negative/positive view of people
- religion= teach values and attitudes
effects negative attitudes can have on people
- lonely/isolated=may not want to mix with people
- low self-confidence= difficult to go and see providers/ apply for help
- depressed= feels very low, hard to motivate themselves
- stressed/ill health= effects of the experience may bring on illnesses, depression
- self-harming= this may resort as a cry for help
- self-fulfilling prophecy= begin to believe what they have been told
- scared= if attitudes have been threatening they may not want to go back
- embarrassed= therefore avoid services
- angry= not seek help / make a complaint
examples of indirect discrimination
- minimum height requirement for a job where height is not relevant to the job role
- not allowing you to join a team because you are an older person but have the ability to play at the level needed= sport
examples of direct discrimination
- you’re black and you were punished for making a mistake at work when a white person wasn’t.
- a landlord refuses to rent you a property when they found out you’re gay.
what are some effects of discrimination
- upset / sad
- angry
- frustrated
- annoyed
- humiliated
- embarrassed
- depressed
how can an organisation foster positive attitudes in staff to promote quality care
- provide training= so they can follow correct procedures
- mentoring system= give them advice / support
- staff meetings= share concerns / communicate service users / share good practice
- provide policies= to ensure staff understand how attitudes can influence policies
- good management structure= clear hierarchy / named person responsible
benefits on following policies, codes of practice
- Helps them do their job effectively
- ensures they are treated fairly
- guides them about good practice
- helps to protect them from good accusations / or discrimination / feel safe
- system of redress
- promotes opportunities for staff
- improves reputation of the setting
- promotes trust
what are the three care values
- promoting equality and diversity
- maintaining confidentiality
promoting individual rights and belief
ways to promote equality and diversity
- give choices of food
- provide literature in a range of languages
- non-judgmental approach (e.g. sexuality, gender, disability, religion)
ways to maintain confidentiality
- maintaining privacy for treatment (e.g. drawing curtains around bed / private office)
- passwords on computer files / locked filing cabinets (follow data protection act)
- need to know basis / info to be kept confidential
ways to promote individual rights and beliefs
- Time and place to pray
- Acknowledge culture / belief
- give choices of food
- same sex staff where appropiate
give examples of early years care values
- the welfare of the child
- safety of children
- providing a safe and healthy working environment
- valuing diversity
- confidentiality
what are the 5 barriers to accessing services
- psychological
- financial / economical
- physical (e.g. disability, racial / cultural differences)
- geographical (poorer area= poorer services , rural areas= less services)
- cultural
- communication / language
how to overcome barriers
- provide transport/volunteer drivers
- campaigns to raise awareness / change attitudes
- leaflets / info in a variety of languages
- provide choice of food
what are some issues faced by older people
- neighbourhood exclusion
- relying on family / friends for support / lack of independence
- lack of access
- stereotyping /discrimination
- longer working life
- feel vulnerable
ways to ensure interview policies promote equal opportunities
- No illegal questions asked
- Same questions to all (makes a fair interview)
- no personal questions
accessible time and place ( so that certain groups are not disadvantaged)
strengths of legislation in reducing discrimination in society
- helps raise awareness
- gives people more rights
- more equality in terms of job opportunities
- system of redress/support
- helped to reduce discrimination
weaknesses of legislation in reducing discrimination in society
- legislation does not reduce discrimination.
Still exists. - fear of victimisation
- still big differences in pay between men and women
- stereotyping still very influential
- many people unaware of there rights
