What is the meaning of equality, diversity and rights?

Question 1

What is meant by the term ‘Equality’?

Answer 1

• To ensure that a person is treated fairly and are given the same opportunities

Question 2

What is meant by the term ‘Diversity’?

Answer 2

• To recognise and respect individuals differences
• Valuing the diversities by accepting the differences

Question 3

What is meant by the term ‘Rights’?

Answer 3

• They are what everyone is entitled to
• They are set out by legislation

Question 4

Name the different types of diversities?

Answer 4

• Race
• Age
• Gender
• Religion
• Social class
• Disability (Physical or Mental impairment)

Question 5

What are the different rights?

Answer 5

• Choice
• Confidentiality
• Protection from abuse and harm
• Equal and fair treatment
• Consultation
• Right to life

Question 6

What does the right ‘choice’ mean?

Answer 6

• It gives individuals control over their lives
• it increase self-esteem as it promotes empowerment and independence

Question 7

What does the right ‘confidentiality’ mean?

Answer 7

• Private information should only be shared with the individuals who are directly involved with an individuals care

Question 8

What does the right ‘protection from abuse and harm’ mean?

Answer 8

• Care setting and practitioners should have safeguarding procedures and safety measures in place and should follow health and safety legislation

Question 9

What does the right ‘equal and fair treatment’ mean?

Answer 9

• individuals working in HSC settings should be treated within the law and according to their needs
• individuals using HSC settings should be treated within the law and according to their needs

Question 10

What does the right ‘consultation’ mean?

Answer 10

• individuals should be asked for their opinions and views about their care and treatment

Question 11

What does the right ‘right to life’ mean?

Answer 11

• An individuals life is protected by human rights law
• Everyones right to life should be valued and respected

Question 12

What are the benefits of understanding diversity?

Answer 12

• Empowerment
• Independence: not relying on others, having the freedom to make decisions
• Inclusion: ways of working which provides individuals with equal opportunities so that they are involved and feel they belong
• Respect: having regard for the feelings of others
• Dignity: care that promotes a persons self- respect
• Opportunity