Equality and Diversity Flashcards
(26 cards)
What is the definition of empowerment
The way by which a carer or person/ self encourages and individual/ themselves to make informed choices/ decisions so that they take control of their own life.
what are the two examples of socialisations
Primary- family
Secondary- Media, peers, education, religion, health care, work
How secondary agencies of socialisation influence a persons attitude MEDIA
Media- news giving a narrow attitude towards people
How secondary agencies of socialisation influence a persons attitude PEERS
listening / imitating peer groups/ taunting people who have different characteristics
How secondary agencies of socialisation influence a persons attitude EDUCATION
learning at school
How secondary agencies of socialisation influence a persons attitude WORKPLACE
employees/ employers may have a negative/ positive view of people
How secondary agencies of socialisation influence a persons attitude RELIGION
teach values and attitudes
Effect on negative attitudes and prejudge can have on people who used a service
Lonely- may not want to mix with people
low self-esteem- feel unworthy
depressed- hard to motivate themselves
self-harming- cry for help
angry- not seek help
indirect discrimination
applicants must not have a beard
employees cant wear hats
height restrictions
only allowed people from certain area
information only in one language
no provision for diet or prayers
direct discrimination
verbal abuse
physical abuse
refuse to allow access (health, service, education, job)
excluding an individuals
effects of discrimination
Upset
angry
withdrawn
annoyed
embarrassed
worthless
depressed
lonely
ways in which an organisation can foster positive attitudes in staff to promote quality care
providing training- provide positive attitudes
mentoring system- help staff support others
monitor staff performance- so employees can improve and reflect
staff meeting- share concerns, share ideas
guidelines- ensures staff understand attitudes
good management- effective management
appraisals- looking for improvements
correct equipment- promotes good ethos in practitioners
benefits to practitioners of following policies, codes of practice
helps do job effectively
treated with equality
guides abouts good practice
helps to protect them from accusation
ensures that they are working at the same standards
system of redress
improved reputation
promotes opportunities
good relationships
good trust
give them rights
ways to promote equality and diversity
promoting equality and diversity
maintaining confidentiality
promoting individuals right and beliefs
ways to promote equality and diversity
giving choice
non-discriminatory language
promoting information in different languages
non judgemental approach
ways to maintain confidentiality
maintaining privacy for discussions/ treatments
passwords or locked information
need to know basics
ways to promote individual rights and beliefs
time and place to pray
acknowledge belief or culture
providing choice for diets
same sex staff where appropriate
early years care values
welfare of the child
safety for the children
healthy and safe environment
working in partner ship of families
learning and development
valuing diversity
equal opportunity’s
anti-discrimination
reflective practitioner
confidentiality
working with other professionals
barriers to accessing a service
psychological- fear
financial- cost of transport, equipment
physical- disability, racial, cultural differences
geographical- poor services
communication- English not first language
ways in which to facilitate to access to service overcome
Provide transport
Raise awareness
promote self-advocacy
funding
joint planning
leaflets
provider interpreters
provider choice of food
flexible appointment times
issues faced by older people
exclusion for civic/social activities
exclusion from basic services
neighbourhood exclusion
relying on family
lack of access
stereotyping
longer working life
fear of crime
sensory impairment
mobility issues
more leisure opportunities
ways in which organisations can ensure advertising policy’s and promoting equal opportunities’
advertise in all areas
use a EOP logo
analyse monitoring forms
use positive statements
non discriminatory language
use legislation for guide
ways in which organisations can ensure interview policies promote equal opportunities
no illegal questions asked
no personal questions
same questions
mixed panel
accessible time and place
use legislation for guide
strengths of legislation’s in reducing discrimination in society
helps spread awareness
give people more rights
more opportunities
close pay differentials
more equality
system of redress
reduces discrimination
commissions provide support
