Promoting equality, diversity and preventing discrimination

What is equality?

Equality means everyone having equal access to the services they need.

Equality is when you treat everyone exactly the same.

Equality is when you treat each person in a different way because not everyone is the same.

What is the difference between equality and equity?

Equality focuses on fairness, while equity addresses individual needs

Equality treats everyone the same, while equity treats everyone differently

Equality promotes discrimination, while equity promotes inclusivity

Equality and equity are interchangeable terms with the same meaning

What do you understand by valuing diversity in Health & Social Care?

To check the differences between each patient under your care.

To find out the differences in patients and act upon them in a positive or negative way.

To respect and value the cultures and beliefs of all the patients under your care.

John is 58 years old. He recently lost his job because the company closed down due to COVID-19. He is looking for another job but no one wants to hire him because he will soon retire. What type of discrimination is this?

Unfair discrimination

Direct discrimination

Indirect discrimination

Positive discrimination

Which of the following is an example of direct discrimination?

Refusing to hire someone based on their race.

Providing reasonable accomodations for a disabled employee.

Offering scholarships specifically for students from low-income backgrounds

Implementing a diversity training program

What should we do with regards to diet in order to avoid discrimination?

Give a choice for people with medical conditions only.

Religious requirements should be accepted but need to be provided for by patient or relatives.

There needs to be a choice for those with medical conditions, religious requirements and cultural preferences.

An advocate is someone who speaks on behalf of the patient when they cannot speak for themselves.

True

False

Promoting equality, diversity and preventing discrimination

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