Qfc Health and Social Level 2 - 203

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Unit 4222-203 - Introduction to equality and inclusion in Health and Social Care (SHC 22) Outcome 1 Understand the importance of equality and inclusion 1.1 Explain What is meant by: * Diversity - Diversity literally means difference. Diversity recognises that though people have things in common with each other, they are also different and unique in many ways. Diversity is about recognising and valuing those differences. Diversity therefore consists of visible and non-visible factors, which include personal characteristics such as background, culture, personality and work-style in addition to the characteristics that are protected under discrimination legislation in terms of race, disability, gender, religion and belief, sexual orientation and age. By recognising and understanding our individual differences and embracing them, and moving beyond simple tolerance, we can create a productive environment in which everybody feels valued. * Equality - This means treating everyone with fairness and respect and recognising the needs of individuals. It is about addressing existing disadvantages affecting how people participate in society without making them feel an outcast and allowing them to participate in the activities. * Inclusion - Is about equal opportunities for all, whatever their age, gender, ethnicity, attainment and background. Also making sure they feel included in activities they want to be a part of. * Discrimination - Discrimination is the prejudicial treatment of an individual based on their circumstances including disabilities. 1.2 Describe ways in which discrimination may deliberately or inadvertently occur in the work setting: * Ways that discrimination can occur could be based on a clients or staffs ability or background. * Direct discrimination would occur if the care worker shows an objection, that displays a dislike of the

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