Ncfe Equality and Diversity Unit 1
NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Equality and Diversity
Unit 1: Exploring Equality and Diversity
Assessment
You should use this file to complete your Assessment.
The first thing you need to do is save a copy of this document, either onto your computer or a disk
Then work through your Assessment, remembering to save your work regularly
When you’ve finished, print out a copy to keep for reference
Then, go to www.vision2learn.com and send your completed Assessment to your tutor via your My Study area – make sure it is clearly marked with your name, the course title and the Unit and Assessment number.
Name: Tracey-Jane Jones
What is meant by diversity?
Diversity means difference and variety. These differences can be in race, gender, ethnic groups, culture, customs, religion and belief systems, age, physical appearance, mental capabilities, financial status and class amongst a few. Each person is unique and have certain qualities that makes them different from others but they also have some that are similar to others. A diverse community is a positive thing and means that everyones differences should be respected and valued because nobody is completely the same as anyone else, even within the catagories above. People tend to reject what is different. We should value differences in order to work together and due to the wide variety of differences between people we end up with many diverse individuals and groups. Sometimes our diversities can lead to growth as a society however sometimes it can lead to violence and hatred.
2. Describe the community you live in. Highlight some of the variations you may observe in terms of:
Interests
Beliefs
Ages
Lifestyles
Personal, social and cultural identities.
The community in which I live in is extremely diverse. There are many different cultures in our local school which my children attend; ranging from Muslim, Hindu and Church of England. Although this is a Faith school there are also many people that are non-faith or
Unit 1: Exploring Equality and Diversity
Assessment
You should use this file to complete your Assessment.
The first thing you need to do is save a copy of this document, either onto your computer or a disk
Then work through your Assessment, remembering to save your work regularly
When you’ve finished, print out a copy to keep for reference
Then, go to www.vision2learn.com and send your completed Assessment to your tutor via your My Study area – make sure it is clearly marked with your name, the course title and the Unit and Assessment number.
Name: Tracey-Jane Jones
What is meant by diversity?
Diversity means difference and variety. These differences can be in race, gender, ethnic groups, culture, customs, religion and belief systems, age, physical appearance, mental capabilities, financial status and class amongst a few. Each person is unique and have certain qualities that makes them different from others but they also have some that are similar to others. A diverse community is a positive thing and means that everyones differences should be respected and valued because nobody is completely the same as anyone else, even within the catagories above. People tend to reject what is different. We should value differences in order to work together and due to the wide variety of differences between people we end up with many diverse individuals and groups. Sometimes our diversities can lead to growth as a society however sometimes it can lead to violence and hatred.
2. Describe the community you live in. Highlight some of the variations you may observe in terms of:
Interests
Beliefs
Ages
Lifestyles
Personal, social and cultural identities.
The community in which I live in is extremely diverse. There are many different cultures in our local school which my children attend; ranging from Muslim, Hindu and Church of England. Although this is a Faith school there are also many people that are non-faith or