1 Understand the importance of diversity, equality and inclusion
1.1 Define what is meant by :
Diversity
Diversity means difference. When this is used with equality, this is about identifying individuals and group differences ie. Ability, culture, age, gender, religion and beliefs, treating people as individuals, and placing positive value on diversity. Diversity is about accepting your prejudgement , allowing people to be different and respecting these differences. It is also about challenging others if necessary and supporting others when are not capable of defending themselves
Equality
Ensure that everyone is treated as an individual and everyone is treated equally.
Inclusion
Ensure everyone is included within a group and not isolating anyone because of their race, gender or disability and valuing diversity. Discrimination
Discrimination is a way of forming an opinion and attitude towards members of a particular group or individual formed only upon the basis of their membership of that group that leads to negative opinions or bad treatment of that person. Often opinions won't change even in the light of new information. It is essential that in this line of work you do not allow such prejudices to interfere or alter the way you work with individuals. Nearly everyone has experienced discrimination in many different ways. Some people are more likely to suffer discrimination such as : older people, young people, females, disabled people, homosexuals, lesbians, transgender people and ethnic minorities.
1.2 Describe how direct or indirect discrimination may occur in the work setting:
Discrimination could take place if individuals are treated different from others or given a lower standard of service than other individuals because of their gender, race, ethnicity, culture, disability, religion, sexuality, class, mental health and age. For example older generation are common