Thinking About Diversity and Inclusion Christopher Dale Brooks Cultural Diversity Stephanie Medley-Rath July 25‚ 2011 Thinking About Diversity and Inclusion What are the dimensions of cultural diversity? Identify and briefly explain the dimensions by referencing both textbooks. The dimensions of cultural diversity are racial groups‚ ethnic groups‚ religious groups‚ and gender groups. Age is also a dimension. Minority groups also share the characteristics of experiencing unfair
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DEM 313 Equality‚ diversity and inclusion in dementia care practice 1.1 Explain why it is important to recognise and respect an individual’s heritage An individual’s heritage is about his culture‚ history or personal experiences it is important to recognise and respect them because it is what makes him individual and unique. If we know them we provide a person centre care and focus on individual’s choices and preferences‚ he will then feel valued and included. For example Muslim doesn’t eat pork
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Principles of diversity‚ equality and inclusion in adult social care settings 1.1 Explain what is meant by a) Diversity Diversity means varied or different‚ so in a social care setting the importance of diversity means to recognise and respect the importance of people’s wishes and to treat them as individuals. b) Equality Equality means ensuring that everybody is entitled to equal rights and opportunities and therefore preventing discrimination. c) Inclusion Inclusion means to ensure that
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This essay will explore the terms and meanings of equality‚ diversity and rights and how they are relevant to Health and social care. This essay will also explore the social‚ cultural and economic benefits of equality‚ diversity and rights. The meaning of the word equality is that all individuals have the same value but it doesn’t mean that they all should be treated in the same way. Equality is an important aspect of society‚ everybody should have equal opportunities so they can reach their full
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Plato was an Ancient Greek philosopher whose writings and theories have greatly influenced the development of Western philosophy. Perhaps his most famous theory is that of the Forms - pure ideas or concepts of what a THING is. It was Plato’s belief that as well as this world‚ the material world - or the world of Appearances‚ as he called it - there exists another dimension‚ where the true Forms of everything in the material world reside; Reality‚ or the realm of the Forms. A Form‚ by Plato’s reckoning
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Thinking about Diversity and Inclusion Individual Assignment: Thinking About Diversity and Inclusion Week 1 Individual SOC/315 What are the dimensions of cultural diversity? Identify and briefly explain the dimensions by referencing both textbooks. The dimensions of cultural diversity are made up of peoples of different races‚ ethnicities‚ religion and genders that when they come together their cultural characteristics that make them up should not be thrown away or overlooked‚ rather
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EQUALITY‚ DIVERSITY AND RIGHTS. EQUALITY‚ DIVERSITY AND RIGHTS. Equality Equality is about creating a fairer society. This is where everyone can participate and has the opportunity to achieve their potential. By eliminating prejudice and discrimination. In our society‚ equality is about fairness and ensuring people have the same rights regardless of their background or who they are. Any society that ensures its people have equal
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EQUALITY & DIVERSITY UNIT 8-PROMOTE EQUALITY‚DIVERSITY & INCLUSION IN WORK WITH CHIDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE. 1) Explain how legislation and codes of practice relating to equality‚ diversity and discrimination apply to own work role. ( 8 1.1 ) The equality act 2010 brings together all previous acts relating to equality and discrimination. The act applies to all organisations that provide a service to the public. The act protects all individuals and groups from discrimination. Early years settings
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Definitions of equality and diversity terms This document gives definitions of some of the words and phrases most commonly used when talking about equality and diversity in higher education. For a fuller list please refer to the booklet A to Z of equality and diversity cited on the last page. Assumptions Assumptions are the judgements made‚ or opinions held‚ about people. For example‚ assumptions can be based on experience of past behaviour e.g. ‘he has always let me know when
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Unit 203 - Principles of diversity‚ equality and inclusion in adult social care settings. Outcome 1: Understand the importance of diversity‚ equality and inclusion. 1.1 Define what is meant by: Diversity:- Is that right of each individual to be different and to have differences from others. Equality:- the state of being equal‚ especially in status‚ rights or opportunities. Inclusion:- the action or state of including or being included within a group or structure. Discrimination:- the unjust or
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