Topic 1.4 - 1.5

Topic 1.4 --> Discrimination in health and social care environments & Topic 1.5 --> Potential impacts on individuals of discrimination

What is discrimination 

Treating a person or a particular group of people differently, especially in a worse way from the way in which you treat other people because of their personal characteristics

What is prejudice

It is a preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience.

What are the 4 types of discrimination

Direct, indirect, intentional and unintentional

What is Direct discrimination

It is when someone treats a person differently and worse than someone else for certain reasons

What is Indirect discrimination

When a practice, policy or rule which applies to everyone but has worse effects on someone or others because of who they are

What is Intentional discrimination

Deliberately treating an individual worse than others

What is Unintentional discrimination

It is a Sub conscious bias, as a person may not be aware they behave differently to one or more particular groups

Which type of discrimination is the easiest to prove and why?

Direct discrimination because it is usually heard or witnessed by other people

Which type of discrimination is the hardest to prove and why?

Indirect discrimination because it is usually not witnessed by other people or very subtle to notice

How is discrimination characterised

By discriminatory behaviours

List 6 discriminatory behaviours

1. Abuse

2. Being patronising 

3. Breach of health and safety

4. Bullying 

5. Inadequate care

6. Labelling/stereotyping 

Potential impacts of discrimination

1. Disempowerment

2. Fear 

3. Illness

4. Injury

5. Low self-esteem

6. Poor mental health

Why is it important to prevent discrimination

• To ensure fair treatment

• Improve overall health and well-being

• Makes the service users feel welcomed, respected and valued

• Not preventing discrimination is against the equality act