Unit 2- Equality, Diversity And Rights LO2 Flashcards
Basis of discrimination
Race Culture Disability Social class Age Gender Sexual orientation Religion
Direct discrimination
If someone thinks you have a characteristic and treats you less favourably, that is direct discrimination.
E.g. verbal abuse, physical abuse, refusal to allow access, excluding an individual
Indirect discrimination
Occurs when an organisations practices, policies, or procedures have the effect of disadvantaging people who share certain protected characteristics.
E.g. applicants for a job must be clean shaven, height restrictions, only allowing applicants from a certain area, no provision for diet and prayer, services available on specific days only.
Effects of discrimination on service users
Upset, sad Angry Low self-confidence Low self-esteem Embarrassed Lonely Anxious Depressed
What is prejudice?
Pre-judging people on characteristics or attitudes they may hold. This shows what type of person they are. Also, people may generalise groups of people and how they act.
When would discrimination not be discrimination?
Disability- the structure of a building can not be adapted to accommodate every disability.
Related to job requirements- advertisements for a specific sex is ok if it is to meet the holistic needs of a service user.
What is institutional discrimination?
Refers to a form of discrimination which occurs specifically in institutions such as public bodies or corporations.
E.g. in a hospital and a nurse may not want to help a criminal and she could be backed up from leadership.
Effective negative attitudes and prejudice can have on people who use services
Low self-esteem Low self-confidence Lonely Stressed Depressed Anxious Embarrassed
Ways in which an organisation can foster positive attitudes to promote quality care.
Provide training/ induction for staff on policy/ legislation/ care values so they follow correct procedures and adopt appropriate attitudes.
Staff meetings to share concern.
Correct/specialist equipment.
Mentoring system to help staff and give them advice/support.
Issues faced by older people
Fear of crime/feel vulnerable Longer working life More leisure opportunities Voluntary activities Lack of access Stereotyping/discrimination Positive employment practices
What is discrimination?
Treating a person unfairly because of who they are or because they possess certain characteristics.
Who can be affected by discriminatory practices?
Vulnerable people are most at risk.
Individuals who require care and support (e.g. patients, children, older adults)
Family, friends, relatives of individuals.
Practitioners (e.g. nurse, GP, teacher, social worker)
What does stereotyping mean?
A widely held but fixed and over simplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing.
What is labelling?
Describing someone or something in a word or short phrase.
Name types of abuse
Harassment
Sexual abuse
Racial abuse
Bullying
