Unit 4222-303 Promote equality and inclusion in health, social care or children’s and young people’s settings Outcome 1: Understand the importance of diversity, equality and inclusion
Unit 4222-303 Promote equality and inclusion in health, social care or children’s and young people’s settings
Outcome 1: Understand the importance of diversity, equality and inclusion
1. Explain what is meant by:
Diversity – In the literal sense the word ‘diversity’ means different. Through diversity we recognise the uniqueness of the individual and value these differences. Diversity can consist of factors which include personal characteristics such as background, culture, personality and work-style. However, certain characteristics are protected under discrimination such as gender, sexuality, religion, ethnicity, disability and age.
Equality – Equality is about creating a fairer society, where everyone can participate and has the opportunity to fulfil their potential by meeting their appropriate needs. Chapter 2 of the Equality Act 2010 outlines protected characteristics of individuals that cannot legally be a reason for treating someone unequally, these are: Age; Disability; Gender Reassignment; Marriage and Civil Partnership; Race; Religion or Belief; Sex; Sexual Orientation.
Inclusion¬ – Inclusion refers to equal opportunities and not discriminating against people based on their gender, race etc. A common stereotype, particularly among men, is that women should not be included in the realm of football.
2. Describe the potential effects of discrimination
The possible effects of discrimination include: isolation, demoralisation and potential long term damage to self-esteem and confidence. Discrimination against any service user or colleague can make them feel marginalised and particularly in the case of service users, vulnerable and different. Discrimination can be detrimental to the individual who experiences it in ways such as: physically – signs of poor health, self-harming, cutting etc; emotional – can lead to the believe that persecutors are right ; social – lack of friends as a consequence of decreased confidence, social exclusion; intellectual –
Outcome 1: Understand the importance of diversity, equality and inclusion
1. Explain what is meant by:
Diversity – In the literal sense the word ‘diversity’ means different. Through diversity we recognise the uniqueness of the individual and value these differences. Diversity can consist of factors which include personal characteristics such as background, culture, personality and work-style. However, certain characteristics are protected under discrimination such as gender, sexuality, religion, ethnicity, disability and age.
Equality – Equality is about creating a fairer society, where everyone can participate and has the opportunity to fulfil their potential by meeting their appropriate needs. Chapter 2 of the Equality Act 2010 outlines protected characteristics of individuals that cannot legally be a reason for treating someone unequally, these are: Age; Disability; Gender Reassignment; Marriage and Civil Partnership; Race; Religion or Belief; Sex; Sexual Orientation.
Inclusion¬ – Inclusion refers to equal opportunities and not discriminating against people based on their gender, race etc. A common stereotype, particularly among men, is that women should not be included in the realm of football.
2. Describe the potential effects of discrimination
The possible effects of discrimination include: isolation, demoralisation and potential long term damage to self-esteem and confidence. Discrimination against any service user or colleague can make them feel marginalised and particularly in the case of service users, vulnerable and different. Discrimination can be detrimental to the individual who experiences it in ways such as: physically – signs of poor health, self-harming, cutting etc; emotional – can lead to the believe that persecutors are right ; social – lack of friends as a consequence of decreased confidence, social exclusion; intellectual –