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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SHC 33 Promote Equality and Inclusion in Health‚ Social Care or Children’s and Young People’s Settings 1. Explain what is meant by: Diversity Equality Inclusion Mean by Diversity the differences between individuals and groups in society arising from gender‚ ethnic origins‚ social‚ cultural or religious background‚ family structure‚ disabilities‚ sexuality and appearance. Our society is made up of people with a wide range of characteristics. Where people vary in a multitude of ways‚ including
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According to Gravells‚ 2006 equality relates to the right of all learners to attend and participate in lessons‚ whereas diversity is about valuing the differences of the learners. It is important for teachers to create a learning environment that is inclusive and celebrates diversity‚ it should be free from bias‚ stereotyping and prejudice. A college must provide a curriculum content that promotes equality and diversity through its teaching‚ assessment‚ learner progression and achievement‚ student
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Unit 6004 - Leading equality and diversity Introduction This unit is about organisational commitment to equality and diversity‚ and its application and support throughout the organisation. It aims to explore the needs of individuals and how this is demonstrated in behaviours and conduct. Scenario Learners may use their own employment context‚ or that of another organisation with which they are very familiar‚ to base their assignment. However‚ in the case that they are not able to
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Equality & Diversity Equality & Diversity Aim To introduce Equality & Diversity and how it can affect the workplace Objectives – by the end of the session the group will: • understand what ‘Equality and Diversity’ means • identify ways that people are different • show an awareness of personal assumptions and attitudes • understand differing types of discrimination Equality & Diversity • Equality and Diversity is the current term used for ‘Equal Opportunities’. • It is the legal obligation to
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Justice and Equality Cannot Coexist‚ For When One is Achieved the Other is Infringed Upon: Equality‚ diversity‚ and democracy are the three components that America claims to revolve around‚ but unfortunately lacks. America is a nation filled with envy‚ rage‚ and such preposterous behaviors and actions. Since the founding of the nation‚ to the present of America‚ and according to the predicament of the future‚ this territorial notion that America abides by is slowly corrupting the nation. Since
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Medical and Social model of disability are two issues to understand of Inclusive practise for children and young people Medical model of disability This is based on an assumption that the child must adapt to the environment which exists. This model promotes an atmosphere of ‘dependence.’ Social model of disability The social model starts with the assumption that the way a school operates‚ the barriers present and different attitudes can prevent individuals from participating in society. This view of
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203 Principles of diversity‚ equality and inclusion in adult social care settings. 1.1) * Diversity is essentially another word for different‚ it recognises that people are different and unique in many ways such as‚ personal characteristics‚ background‚ culture‚ personality‚ race‚ disability‚ gender‚ religion‚ belief‚ sexual orientation and age. It means recognising and understanding individual’s differences and embracing them‚ to allow people feel more valued. * Equality means treating people
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Champion Equality‚ Diversity and Inclusion David Jubbs There are two models that link Equality‚ Diversity and Inclusion and the first one is Social Model of disability which views discrimination and prejudice as being embedded in today’s society‚ their attitudes and their surrounding environment. The Social Model focuses on who the adult is as a person not what their disability or diagnosis is and the focus is on how to improve the individuals life and empower them to be more independent in what
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Unit SHC 33 - Promote Equality and Inclusion in health‚ social care or children and young people’s settings. An explanation of what is meant by diversity. In an early years setting as a practitioner you have to make sure children understand each other’s cultures and communities as some children get familiarised with one way of life and respect less other attitudes. The children can do this in a safe‚ positive and nurturing environment. Diversity is about the understanding each other and moving
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