Unit 2 - Equality Flashcards
9 protected characteristics
-age
- disability
- gender reassignment
- race
- hair colour
- marriage and civil partnership
- pregnancy and maternity
- religion or belief
- sexual orientation
- sex/gender
What is equality?
A person is respected as an individual treated fairly, given the same opportunities regardless of differences, treated accordingly to needs, regardless their circumstances
What is meant by Diversity?
Differences taken into consideration and values the things that make a person unique. It is important that diversity is valued and respected.
6 rights?
Choice
Confidentiality
Equal and fair treatment
Protection from harm and abuse
Consultation
Right to life
Support networks
Advocates
Support groups e.g MIND
Informal support e.g friends
What does direct discrimination mean?
Discriminating on purpose, intentionally
What is Indirect discrimination?
By accident, unintentionally putting someone at a disadvantage
Types of abuse? (8)
Neglect
Institutional abuse
Physical
sexual
Financial
Exploitation
discrimination
Emotional abuse
What is meant by stereotyping?
Generalisations about a group of people where we give a defined set of characteristics to this group based on their apprentice or our assumptions
What is meant by prejudice?
Is often based on misinformation, not factual, and having a negative attitude or dislike against an individual.
What is meant by labelling?
Attaching something negative to an individual because they are part of a group of people.
What is meant by bullying?
Intentionally and constantly hurting a individual
What is neglect?
A situation where someone is not given enough care or attention
What is institutional abuse?
It includes neglect/ poor care and practice within a specific setting. It consist of attending to care setting needs instead of the patient
What is physical abuse?
Intentional act causing injury or trauma to another person through bodily contact