Impacts of Discriminatory practices

Question 1

what is discrimination?

Answer 1

judging people based on their differences & use them to create disadvantage

Question 2

what is a discriminatory practice?

Answer 2

treating someone unfairly compared to others

Question 3

what is race discrimination?

Answer 3

• have distinct characteristics based on skin colour, nationality or ethnic group
• asking for race classification

Question 4

what is culture discrimination?

Answer 4

• group of people who share the same customs, language & beliefs
• cultural groups percieved by others as different are more likely to be discriminated against

Question 5

what is disability discrimination?

Answer 5

physical or mental imparement that has long-termnegative effects on a persons ability

Question 6

what is social class discrimination?

Answer 6

• economic or educational status grouped into hierachal social categories
• some people have unfavourable views of others due to social class

Question 7

what is age discrimination?

Answer 7

negative perceptions about older people being frail or confused

Question 8

what is gender discrimination?

Answer 8

treating someone unfairly because of their age

Question 9

what is sexual orientation discrimination?

Answer 9

treating someone unfairly about whether someone is bisexual, gay, lesbian etc

Question 10

what is religion discrimination?

Answer 10

a person’s religious needs not being met

Question 11

what is direct discrimination?

Answer 11

intentionally treating someone unfairly based on differences

Question 12

what is indirect discrimination?

Answer 12

accidental discriminatory effect caused by a rule, policy or practice

Question 13

what is physical abuse?

Answer 13

causing physical pain or threatens to hurt an individual

Question 14

what is verbal abuse?

Answer 14

name calling, insults or swearing to try to humiliate someone

Question 15

what is psychological abuse?

Answer 15

threats & constant criticism to undermine & control a person

Question 16

what is sexual abuse?

Answer 16

unwanted sexual contact

Question 17

what is neglect?

Answer 17

fail to meet a persons basic needs

Question 18

what does prejudice mean?

Answer 18

negative attitude towards an individual or group of people

Question 19

what is stereotyping?

Answer 19

making judgement about individuals or groups of people based on prejudice

Question 20

what is labelling?

Answer 20

identify people negatively as a part of a particular group

Question 21

what is bullying?

Answer 21

range of negative behaviours that can intimidate or harm individuals

Question 22

who could a hospital practitioner be discriminated by?

Answer 22

• supervisor
• patient
• patient’s family

Question 23

who could a child at a nursery be discriminated by?

Answer 23

• staff
• other children
• other families

Question 24

how does discrimination affect individuals?

Answer 24

• affects physical, intellectual, emotional & social well being
• lead to health problems & social exlusion

Question 25

what is disempowerment?

Answer 25

- lack control over own lives & decisions - loss of motivation to participate in decision-making

Question 26

what is low self-esteem & low self-confidence?

Answer 26

- internalise negtive beliefs, resulting in reduced self-worth - prevent individuals from seeking out or engaging in social & educational opportunities

Question 27

what is poor health & wellbeing?

Answer 27

- avoid seeking medical assisstance, leading to untreated health issues - stress can weaken immune system effects- not eating, malnutrition, fatigue

Question 28

what is unfair treatment?

Answer 28

- individuals do not recieve access to services - unequal access to high-quality care - lead to social exlusion & sense of injustice

Question 29

what is poor mental health?

Answer 29

- leads to mental health issues like depression & chronic stress - lead to more severe mental health issues - effects- loss of confidence, suicidal, feel worthless

Question 30

what are other effects of discrimination?

Answer 30

- feeling worthless - self-harm - frightened - malnutrition lack of trust in staff