Direct And Indirect Discriminatory Behaviour
Discriminatory behaviour is biased and unfair treatment of a person or group of people based on inaccurate judgements about them due to age, gender, race, culture or disability, prejudice being an opinion formed prematurely or without consideration of relevant information. Whereas, prejudice is the ignorance about differences or similarities between people and a lack of understanding or tolerance of their individual needs and preferences. There is direct and indirect discrimination, direct discrimination is the treating of someone unfairly because of specific characteristic they have. Whereas indirect discrimination is imposing conditions that disadvantage people because of a specific characteristic their possess.
The more common discrimination that occurs from the moment we are born is stereotyping – which is a popular belief about specific types of individuals, standardised and simplified conceptions about people on the …show more content…
The school’s behaviour management policy states the position the school takes on maintaining a fully inclusive learning environment, that respects diversity and equality. All members of staff are mindful of these policies in order to provide consistent action to deal with such incidents. The action that is taken needs to be in context to the severity of the discrimination and in the context of the school’s equality and diversity policy and strategy. Context, intent and the level of understanding of those involved can all influence how discrimination is dealt with. An incident needs to be acknowledged and discussed, otherwise children might learn that acts of discrimination are acceptable and become practised and accepted. The main aim of any strategy is to minimise harm to those involved, prevent a reoccurrence and reinforce equality
The more common discrimination that occurs from the moment we are born is stereotyping – which is a popular belief about specific types of individuals, standardised and simplified conceptions about people on the …show more content…
The school’s behaviour management policy states the position the school takes on maintaining a fully inclusive learning environment, that respects diversity and equality. All members of staff are mindful of these policies in order to provide consistent action to deal with such incidents. The action that is taken needs to be in context to the severity of the discrimination and in the context of the school’s equality and diversity policy and strategy. Context, intent and the level of understanding of those involved can all influence how discrimination is dealt with. An incident needs to be acknowledged and discussed, otherwise children might learn that acts of discrimination are acceptable and become practised and accepted. The main aim of any strategy is to minimise harm to those involved, prevent a reoccurrence and reinforce equality