Exploring equality and diversity

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1 Exploring equality and diversity UV20705 A/601/0197 Learner name: VRQ Learner number:

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3 UV20705 Exploring equality and diversity The uniformed services work with a wide range of people from all ages and backgrounds. This unit will help you learn and understand issues around equality. It will also help you to appreciate why individual differences and cultures are important. It will provide you with an insight into where discrimination, stereotyping and prejudice can occur in our society. UV20705_v6

4 Level 2 Credit value 8 GLH 60 Observation(s) 0 External paper(s) 0

5 Exploring equality and diversity Learning outcomes On completion of this unit you will: 1. Understand what equality means 2. Understand the ways in which people might choose to describe themselves 3. Understand what diversity means 4. Understand stereotyping and labelling and their effects 5. Understand prejudice and discrimination and their effects Evidence requirements 1. Knowledge outcomes There must be evidence that you possess all the knowledge and understanding listed in the Knowledge section of this unit. This evidence may include projects, assignments, case studies, reflective accounts, oral/written questioning and/or other forms of evidence. 2. Tutor/Assessor guidance You will be guided by your tutor/assessor on how to achieve learning outcomes in this unit. All outcomes must be achieved. 3. External paper There is no external paper requirement for this unit. UV

6 Developing knowledge Achieving knowledge outcomes You will be guided by your tutor and assessor on the evidence that needs to be produced. Your knowledge and understanding will be assessed using the assessment methods listed below: Observed work performance Witness testimony/statements Audio-visual media Evidence of prior learning or attainment Written questions Oral questions Assignments Case studies Professional discussion Employer-provided question papers and tests E-assessment. 4 UV20705

7 Knowledge Outcome 1 Understand what equality means You can: Portfolio reference / Assessor initials* a. Describe what having equal opportunity means in relation to: education housing health care employment b. Outline the problems that persist in the UK in relation to: levels of pay between men and women two other signs of inequality chosen by the learner *Assessor initials to be inserted if orally questioned. UV

8 Outcome 2 Understand the ways in which people might choose to describe themselves You can: Portfolio reference / Assessor initials* a. Describe the individual factors that make a person who they are, providing examples of each of the following types of factors: physical characteristics emotions likes and dislikes values and beliefs b. Describe the ways in which someone might choose to describe themselves, including: personal interest and characteristics religious and cultural geographic c. Explain what is meant by the following terms: dual discrimination positive discrimination discrimination arising from disability discrimination by association protected characteristics *Assessor initials to be inserted if orally questioned. 6 UV20705

9 Outcome 2 (continued) Understand the ways in which people might choose to describe themselves You can: Portfolio reference / Assessor initials* d. Make clear what having multiple identities means, giving three examples from people they know e. Make clear what is meant by shared identities f. Explain and give examples of how an individual can identify themselves as belonging to a number of different groups g. Describe yourself in terms of your own multiple identities *Assessor initials to be inserted if orally questioned. UV

10 Outcome 3 Understand what diversity means You can: Portfolio reference / Assessor initials* a. Identify the types of diversity that exist within your local community, looking at the range of different: interests beliefs ages lifestyles personal, social and cultural identities b. Describe the contribution you make to the overall diversity of your local community c. Illustrate, with examples, the value of diversity, looking at how it enhances: your own life your local community the country you live in d. Describe what it means to respect people s differences *Assessor initials to be inserted if orally questioned. 8 UV20705

11 Outcome 4 Understand stereotyping and labelling and their effects You can: Portfolio reference / Assessor initials* a. Give definitions of the terms stereotyping and labelling b. Explain why some people feel the need to stereotype others c. Describe the damaging effects stereotyping and labelling can have, giving two examples d. Describe how stereotyping is perpetuated in society, providing at least two examples *Assessor initials to be inserted if orally questioned. UV

12 Outcome 5 Understand prejudice and discrimination and their effects You can: Portfolio reference / Assessor initials* a. Give definitions for the terms prejudice and discrimination b. Describe how people may develop prejudices c. Describe the types of discrimination that can exist d. Make clear the difference between indirect and direct discrimination, providing two examples to illustrate the point e. Explain the term multiple discrimination f. Describe the effects that discrimination and prejudice can have on people *Assessor initials to be inserted if orally questioned. 10 UV20705

13 Unit content This section provides guidance on the recommended knowledge and skills required to enable you to achieve each of the learning outcomes in this unit. Your tutor/assessor will ensure you have the opportunity to cover all of the unit content. Outcome 1: Understand what equality means Equality: Education, housing, health care, employment, same opportunities for all, access for all, choice, support. Problems: Pay (low self-esteem, feel unvalued, not appreciated, decreases motivation levels), other inequalities (e.g. promotion, pensions, holidays, gender, marital status, children, dependants, age). UV

14 Outcome 2: Understand the ways in which people might choose to describe themselves Individual factors: Physical characteristics weight, height, build, muscle tone. Emotions personality types (introverted, extroverted), sensitive, intuitive, thinking or feeling, judging or percieving, flow of energy). Likes and dislikes relevant to the individual. Values and beliefs personal, cultural, ethical, moral, doctrinal/ideological (religious, political), social, aesthetic. Personal description: Interests and characteristics e.g. hobbies, likes and dislikes, personality type, physical characteristics. Religion and culture faith, beliefs, philosophy, knowledge. Geographic e.g. where you live, where you are from. Discrimination: Dual discrimination discrimination because of a combination of two related characteristics (e.g. sex/age, religion or belief/race). Positive discrimination preferential treatment of members of a minority group versus majority group (e.g. sex, race, age, marital status, sexual orientation). Discrimation arising from disability treated unfavourably because of something arising in consequence of their disability (e.g. dyslexia/disciplined for spelling mistakes). Discrimation by association treated unfairly because they are associated with someone who has a protected characteristic. Protected characteristics a number of characteristics which must not be used as a reason to treat some people worse than others (age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, breast feeding, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, political opinion (e.g. Northern Ireland)). Identities: Multiple people who do not fit into boxes e.g. black, disabled etc, diverse, complex and multilayered (e.g. HIV positive gay man, black women in armed forces). 12 UV20705

15 Outcome 3: Understand what diversity means Types: Interests, beliefs, ages, lifestyles, personal, social and cultural identities. Contribution: Local community. Value: Own lives, local community, country, respect peoples differences. Outcome 4: Understand stereotyping and labelling and their effects Sterotyping/labelling: Popular belief about specific social groups or individuals, social reaction. Why do we stereotype: Ignorance, beliefs, confidence levels, fear, lack of self esteem, feel threatened. Damaging effects of sterotyping: Prejudice, bullying, disadvantage the individual, self esteem, pyschological effects, health risks, effect on performance, distance themselves from stereotyped group. Outcome 5: Understand prejudice and discrimination and their effects Prejudice: Definition (assumptions made with inadequate knowledge) development, adverse judgement/opinion formed without full facts. Discrimination: Definition (unjust treatment of people or things, unfavourable treatment of individuals/groups). Developing prejudices: Experience, peers. Types of discrimination: Direct, indirect, dual, positive, by association, arising from disability. Indirect discrimination: Working condition/rule disadvantages individuals/ groups (e.g. no ramp into shop for wheelchair). Direct discrimination: Treating one person less favourably than another. Multiple discrimination: Discrimination on more than one ground (e.g. sex and age). Effects of discrimination/prejudice: Loss of motivation, restricted opportunites, reduced individual rights, health issues (mental and physical), reduced self worth/ esteem, lack of confidence, confused UV

16 Notes Use this area for notes and diagrams 14 UV20705