BTEC Health & Social Care Award
Unit 2: Equality, Diversity
and Rights
Equality, Diversity and Rights
Learning objectives
To understand the terminology used
when discussing Equality, Diversity and Rights
To put the terminology into use when
researching religions, cultures and groups
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To understand what is meant by equality, diversity and
discrimination it is important to firstly define these
and related concepts
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To understand what is meant by equality, diversity and
discrimination it is important to firstly define these
and related concepts
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We will look at a selection of terms, then research
others and put them into use when investigating a
religion, culture or group
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Stereotyping
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Stereotyping
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Stereotyping is a simplified picture that is held by a
person of one group about a person of another
group.
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Stereotyping
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Stereotyping is a simplified picture that is held by a
person of one group about a person of another
group
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It means considering people with similar
characteristics to be exactly the same, not unique
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Stereotyping
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Stereotyping is a simplified picture that is held by a
person of one group about a person of another
group
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It means considering people with similar
characteristics to be exactly the same, not unique
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It makes assumptions in the absence of knowledge
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What stereotypical attitudes are there about older
people?
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What stereotypical attitudes are there about young
people?
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What stereotypical attitudes are there about this
person?
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Vulnerability
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Vulnerability
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Vulnerability is the state of being exposed to emotional or
physical danger or harm from others
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Vulnerability
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Vulnerability is the state of being exposed to emotional or
physical danger or harm from others
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We can all be vulnerable, however many people in health
an social care are particularly vulnerable due to the nature
of their support needs
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Vulnerability
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Vulnerability is the state of being exposed to emotional or
physical danger or harm from others
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We can all be vulnerable, however many people in health
an social care are particularly vulnerable due to the nature
of their support needs
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A vulnerable adult is someone in need of care services
who is unable to protect himself against harm or
exploitation
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In what ways is this person vulnerable?
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In what ways is this person vulnerable?
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In what ways is this person vulnerable?
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Empowerment
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Empowerment
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Empowerment is the action of making an individual or
oneself stronger, more confident or powerful by giving them
more control over their life
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Empowerment
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Empowerment is the action of making an individual or
oneself stronger, more confident or powerful by giving them
more control over their life
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It is achieved by becoming aware of, and using external
resources to over come obstacles and meet needs and
aspirations
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Empowerment
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Empowerment is the action of making an individual or
oneself stronger, more confident or powerful by giving them
more control over their life
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It is achieved by becoming aware of, and using external
resources to over come obstacles and meet needs and
aspirations
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It also means having your voice heard in decision-making
and challenging inequality in your life
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How has this person achieved greater
empowerment?
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How has this person achieved greater
empowerment?
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Research a religion, culture or specific group. Use
the terminology on your Task 2 sheet in your
work
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Skinheads
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Skinheads
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Skinheads
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A skinhead is a member of a youth subculture that
originated with working class youths in the 1960s, named
for their close-cropped hairstyle
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Skinheads
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A skinhead is a member of a youth subculture that
originated with working class youths in the 1960s, named
for their close-cropped hairstyle
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They were influenced by “mods” and West Jamaican
“rude boys” in terms of culture, fashion and music
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Skinheads
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A skinhead is a member of a youth subculture that
originated with working class youths in the 1960s, named
for their close-cropped hairstyle
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They were influenced by “mods” and West Jamaican
“rude boys” in terms of culture, fashion and music
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Beliefs toward race and politics have become factors in
which some skinheads align themselves
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Skinheads
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Skinheads
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Britain’s post-war economic boom allowed new
opportunities for the young, empowering them,
allowing for greater equality
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Skinheads
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Britain’s post-war economic boom allowed new
opportunities for the young, empowering them,
allowing for greater equality
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They are often labelled as violent, however many were
peaceful
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Skinheads
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Britain’s post-war economic boom allowed new
opportunities for the young, empowering them,
allowing for greater equality
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They are often labelled as violent, however many were
peaceful
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The stereotypical view of skinheads is that they were
prejudiced against minority groups, however many held
values that were anti-racist
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The culture at the time helped empower women, who
were able to reach equality in employment, gaining
independence
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The culture at the time helped empower women, who
were able to reach equality in employment, gaining
independence
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However, some were from disadvantaged backgrounds,
with little opportunity for employment
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The culture at the time helped empower women, who
were able to reach equality in employment, gaining
independence
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However, some were from disadvantaged backgrounds,
with little opportunity for employment
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This sometimes led to abuse of other groups, or of drugs
and alcohol. Some did exhibit overt discrimination
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The culture at the time helped empower women, who
were able to reach equality in employment, gaining
independence
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However, some were from disadvantaged backgrounds,
with little opportunity for employment
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This sometimes led to abuse of other groups, or of drugs
and alcohol. Some did exhibit overt discrimination
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Although, there was still diversity among members, with
little discrimination, tied together with interdependence
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Research a religion, culture or
specific group. Use the terminology
on your Task 2 sheet in your work
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Summarise the major beliefs, values
and needs of the group
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Do you understand how the terminology can help us to
discuss issues relating to equality, diversity and rights?
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In your school day, can you think of examples of
Opportunity?
Empowerment?
Diversity?
Labelling?
Values?
Stereotyping?
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