Task 1
1.1 Explain what is meant by:
Diversity means to value and respect the differences and individuality of people. This means to embrace the differences between people and to treat a person’s race, culture, religious beliefs, age, sexual orientation, gender, physical and mental characteristics etc. with respect. Diversity means that people should be treated as individuals and appreciated for their uniqueness.
Equality means to treat everyone the same respect regardless of any differences. Everyone should have equal rights and the opportunities to access resources and services regardless of their individual needs or differences. For example, equal access to a building for wheelchair users. Equality helps to prevent discrimination by promoting the right to inclusion.
Inclusion means to include an individual within a …show more content…
It reduces the possibility that discrimination will occur. Encouraging equality and diversity, and accepting and respecting differences between people, supports the person-centred approach to health and social care. Treating people as individuals by understanding and accepting individual differences and adapting to these differences for personalised care, promotes the individual’s wellbeing. Inclusive practice brings awareness to the fact that discrimination, social exclusion, and inequality affects a person’s welfare. Through inclusive practices, the individual’s dignity and self-esteem is supported and maintained, thus reducing the likelihood of discrimination. Inclusive practice is important as it provides the service user with diverse opportunities and options so that they are able to continue to live fulfilling lives. Accommodating and adapting to the different needs and abilities of the service user and arranging strategies that create inclusivity, promotes their
1.1 Explain what is meant by:
Diversity means to value and respect the differences and individuality of people. This means to embrace the differences between people and to treat a person’s race, culture, religious beliefs, age, sexual orientation, gender, physical and mental characteristics etc. with respect. Diversity means that people should be treated as individuals and appreciated for their uniqueness.
Equality means to treat everyone the same respect regardless of any differences. Everyone should have equal rights and the opportunities to access resources and services regardless of their individual needs or differences. For example, equal access to a building for wheelchair users. Equality helps to prevent discrimination by promoting the right to inclusion.
Inclusion means to include an individual within a …show more content…
It reduces the possibility that discrimination will occur. Encouraging equality and diversity, and accepting and respecting differences between people, supports the person-centred approach to health and social care. Treating people as individuals by understanding and accepting individual differences and adapting to these differences for personalised care, promotes the individual’s wellbeing. Inclusive practice brings awareness to the fact that discrimination, social exclusion, and inequality affects a person’s welfare. Through inclusive practices, the individual’s dignity and self-esteem is supported and maintained, thus reducing the likelihood of discrimination. Inclusive practice is important as it provides the service user with diverse opportunities and options so that they are able to continue to live fulfilling lives. Accommodating and adapting to the different needs and abilities of the service user and arranging strategies that create inclusivity, promotes their