Preventing discrimination |
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Discrimination is when someone has a prejudice against a person or a group of people. This might be for reasons such as age, gender, race, ethnicity, social class, religious beliefs, secular beliefs, family structure, sexuality, ability, health, disability, appearance, home address. They might discriminate against that person or group and treat them differently.
Discrimination is when someone has a prejudice against a person or a group of people. This might be for reasons such as age, gender, race, ethnicity, social class, religious beliefs, secular beliefs, family structure, sexuality, ability, health, disability, appearance, home address. They might discriminate against that person or group and treat them differently.
Key terms
Beliefs are strongly held opinions stored in the subconscious mind Diversity refers to a range or variety of things Culture means the beliefs, language, style of dress, ways of cooking, religion, ways of behaving, etc. shared by a particular group of people Multicultural means many cultures or ethnic groups living in one area Prejudice is an unreasonable feeling against a person or group of people |
Task 2
Add the correct terms to the descriptions below: indirect discrimination, direct discrimination, positive discrimination, unfair discrimination.
Add the correct terms to the descriptions below: indirect discrimination, direct discrimination, positive discrimination, unfair discrimination.
*Correct answers at foot of page
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Possible effects of discriminatory practice include:
Possible effects of discriminatory practice include:
> Depression and anxiety
> Loss of confidence > Withdrawal from social activities > Losing a sense of who you are > Living in fear of others > Loss of self-esteem |
> Stress
> Reluctance to seek support or treatment > Impact on waiting times for different groups > Feeling unable to work > Mental illness triggered by stress > Injury and death |
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There are many ways that care services can be adapted to meet the individuals specific needs and prevent discrimination. These include adapting access, making options available for different diets, a wide range of support services (e.g. translators or interpreters), the use of advocacy services (people who speak on behalf of others for reasons such as illness, disabilities, or lack of confidence). |
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* Correct answer for Task 2