Effects Of Discriminatory Practice M1
Concepts,
Discriminatory
and
Anti-Discriminatory
Practices
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P2, P3, M1
The aim of this booklet, is to describe how discrimination in a health and social care setting can occur. Discrimination, means unfair or less favourable treatment of a person or group of people in comparison to others.
In this booklet, I will give information on the basis, and discriminatory practices of certain people and social groups and how they can be affected by it.
Culture
A culture that a person follows identifies them as who they are, and it is very important to them. It is usually developed in the social group that they are brought up in.
In health and social care, respect of a person’s culture is important for the person, as it is a creation of understanding …show more content…
Effects of Discrimination and Discriminatory Practice
Diversity isn’t always welcome in society, difference can frighten some people which can turn into the view of ‘them’ or ‘us’. Because of this, it can end up as unfair treatment or discrimination against those people who differ from the majority.
Here are two forms of discrimination which has recognition under UK law.
• Unfair discrimination that is obvious and intentional. This is overt use of power. An example would be a white care professional refusing to care for black people.
• Unfair discrimination that happens in a hidden fashion is covert use of power. Every day procedures or rules can result in certain people/groups being excluded who aren’t able to comply with these. An example of this is when a club in a hall that has steps leading into it, a person who is physically disabled may not be able to gain access. But, the club doesn’t state that no wheelchair users are allowed, as this would be then direct discrimination, but the impracticality of the building will prevent physically disabled people attending.
Prejudice, is at the very heart of discrimination. Prejudice is a rigid set of attitudes …show more content…
The effects of the above can have negative impacts on people. They could feel:
• Marginalised - This is when people do not feel they are not part of society for example, if there was no prayer room in a hospital a service user could feel disconnected from his faith and religion.
• Disempowerment - This when people are discriminated against by other powerful groups for example, an elderly person may be told that she is useless. This can make the person begin to feel depressed and devalued. If no action is taken, this could lead to more health issues.
• Low self-esteem and Self Identity - Low self esteem is somebody’s overall value of themselves. In this case, the person may feel like they’re worth nothing or being a burden. For example, if a service user needed to be be changed/cleaned and the person was being called a ‘dirty person’ this would upset and embarrass the service user and will make them depressed and worthless. A person who has low self esteem will experience a negative self
Discriminatory
and
Anti-Discriminatory
Practices
!
P2, P3, M1
The aim of this booklet, is to describe how discrimination in a health and social care setting can occur. Discrimination, means unfair or less favourable treatment of a person or group of people in comparison to others.
In this booklet, I will give information on the basis, and discriminatory practices of certain people and social groups and how they can be affected by it.
Culture
A culture that a person follows identifies them as who they are, and it is very important to them. It is usually developed in the social group that they are brought up in.
In health and social care, respect of a person’s culture is important for the person, as it is a creation of understanding …show more content…
Effects of Discrimination and Discriminatory Practice
Diversity isn’t always welcome in society, difference can frighten some people which can turn into the view of ‘them’ or ‘us’. Because of this, it can end up as unfair treatment or discrimination against those people who differ from the majority.
Here are two forms of discrimination which has recognition under UK law.
• Unfair discrimination that is obvious and intentional. This is overt use of power. An example would be a white care professional refusing to care for black people.
• Unfair discrimination that happens in a hidden fashion is covert use of power. Every day procedures or rules can result in certain people/groups being excluded who aren’t able to comply with these. An example of this is when a club in a hall that has steps leading into it, a person who is physically disabled may not be able to gain access. But, the club doesn’t state that no wheelchair users are allowed, as this would be then direct discrimination, but the impracticality of the building will prevent physically disabled people attending.
Prejudice, is at the very heart of discrimination. Prejudice is a rigid set of attitudes …show more content…
The effects of the above can have negative impacts on people. They could feel:
• Marginalised - This is when people do not feel they are not part of society for example, if there was no prayer room in a hospital a service user could feel disconnected from his faith and religion.
• Disempowerment - This when people are discriminated against by other powerful groups for example, an elderly person may be told that she is useless. This can make the person begin to feel depressed and devalued. If no action is taken, this could lead to more health issues.
• Low self-esteem and Self Identity - Low self esteem is somebody’s overall value of themselves. In this case, the person may feel like they’re worth nothing or being a burden. For example, if a service user needed to be be changed/cleaned and the person was being called a ‘dirty person’ this would upset and embarrass the service user and will make them depressed and worthless. A person who has low self esteem will experience a negative self