start in life and with support to fulfil their potential (DCSF 2008b). The statutory guidance states: ‘Providers have a responsibility to ensure positive attitudes to diversity and difference – not only so that every child is included and not disadvantaged‚ but also so that they learn from the earliest age to value diversity in others and grow up making a positive contribution to society’ (DCSF 2008:9). Having such an understanding enabled me during my placement experience‚ to be particularly
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Unit 12 Principles of diversity‚ equality and inclusion in adult social care setting The Equality Act 2010 From 1 October 2010‚ the Equality Act 2010 came into effect. The Act replaces previous legislation (such as the Race Relations Act 1976 and the Disability Discrimination Act 1995) and ensures consistency in what workplaces need to do to comply with the law and make working environments fair. The main purposes of the Equality Act are: • Establish the Commission for Equality and Human
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Mutations are various forms of changes in ones DNA’s structure or makeup. This abnormality can happen for various reasons such as chemical misuse‚ harmful viruses or environment factors. When a mutation occurs in ones genetic structure‚ there is often a push to find out what went wrong and if it was a onetime occurrence or a genetic abnormality that no one in the family knew about until the recent discovery. This genetic abnormality occurs when there is a dominant gene which comes from a parent
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Alternative Sexualities and Equal Justice Your Name Social Diversity September 21‚ 2012 Your college info ALTERNATIVE SEXUALITIES AND EQUAL JUSTICE Introduction Individuals who express an alternative sexuality or orientation face discrimination in their daily lives. They experience disparities in basic right and liberties‚ parenting/adoption‚ relationships and marriage. Youths in school who express an alternative sexuality are harassed for being different and transgender people experience
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the great variety in cultures and developing an appreciation for what makes people different. Above all‚ it means celebrating diversity -- in nutrition‚ as in so many other aspects of life. Our Nation’s Changing Culture There’s no doubt about it -- the face of our nation is changing. The population of the United States is diverse‚ and this racial and ethnic diversity is growing rapidly. In fact‚ according to the 1990 census‚ almost one in four Americans has African‚ Asian‚ Hispanic‚ or American
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Identity is a complex and diverse issue. As much as society‚ the media and academics try to debate its definition it is difficult to capture fully its meaning. According to Kroger (2000) identity is “a subjective feeling of self-sameness and continuity over time”. If research to date has shown anything it is that there are a number of ways to examine identity in psychology. Of the three Identity theorists available to us it is the Social Constructionist theory that has transformed the way we
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Below are four scenarios pertaining to cultural diversity. For this assignment‚ you will prepare a research paper that focuses on one of these scenarios‚ analyzing what happened‚ what the consequences either are or might be‚ and how the situation can be corrected and/or prevented in the future. These must be concrete suggestions that could actually be implemented rather than vague references or opinions. While the situations have been fictionalized‚ there have been actual situations that are very
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References: Bucher‚ R. D. (2000). Diversity issues in communication. Boston: Pearson Custom Publishing. Custom Edition for University of Phoenix (2003). Retrieved from University of Phoenix EResouce website September 10‚ 2008 Dupraw‚ Marcelle E. National Institute for Dispute Resolution; Working
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In today’s environment‚ clear and precise information is needed to conduct business in another country. The importance of minimizing culture shock and optimizing successful communication is equally as important. In comparison to traditional guidelines‚ intercultural guidelines to interact international carries a significant value as well. This can be a determining factor that can result in companies receiving business contracts. To ensure employees are trained adequately a business should prepare
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The Diversity of Heroes Natalie K. Oliver “Heroes are made by the paths they choose‚ not the powers they are graced with‚” (unknown) Brodi Ashton wisely stated‚ which cannot be truer. We all have a picture that comes to mind when we think of heroes. Though these pictures vary immensely‚ they all have simple but meaningful qualities that truly make them a hero. They are courageous‚ and stand up for those who are victimized. They keep trying even when times get tough; they overcome their obstacles
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