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Unit 203 Principles of Diversity
Unit 203 Principles of Diversity
1.2 Describe how direct or indirect discrimination may occur in the work setting:
- direct discrimination: no promotion because of age, a job refused to a person because
of their religion disability, a female employee is paid less than a male employee for doing
the same job.
- indirect discrimination: some employees working in shifts and others with children
dont work in shifts, offer a job to a certain age of group.
1.3 Explain how practices that support diversity, equality and inclusion reduce the
likelihood of discrimination:
- to respect peoples individuality;
- encouraging people to express their views and listened to them;
- promoting good practice.
2.1 List key legislation and codes of practice relating to diversity, equality, inclusion and
discrimination in adult social care setting:
- Equality Act;
- Human Rights Act;
- Essential Standards;
- GSCC Code of Practice.
2.3 Describe ways in which discrimination may be challenged in adult social care
settings:
- do not accept any form of discrimination;
- to record and report all incidents of discrimination that occurs;
- to provide a code of practice or policy that explains the discriminatory practices that
must noy occur;
- to provide training to make everyone aware of how to prevent and challenge
discrimination.
Outcome 3 Know how to access information, advice and support about diversity,
equality, inclusion and discrimination:
3.1 Identify sources of information, advice and support about diversity, equality, inclusion
and discrimination:
- my workplace codes of practice, policies and procedures;
- my supervisor, manager;
- the service users;
- specialist advice;
- Equality and Human Rights Commission
3.2 Describe how and when to access information, advice and support about diversity,
equality, inclusion and discrimination:
- how: asking my supervisor or manager, my workplace policies and procedures, asking
the service users directly, asking organization directly.
- when: discrimination clarification is needed, I start work in adult social setting,
someone requests or requires more information.