Concepts and
discriminatory and anti-
discriminatory practises.
UNIT 2 P3
,Basis of discrimination
There are two types of discrimination. Overt and covert. All forms of
discrimination are protected against by the Equality Act 2010.
Overt: This form of discrimination is obvious. For example when a colleague
receives more pay based on their gender.
Covert: This is the opposite of overt. This form of discrimination is harder to
prove. For example, when applying for a job, another person with the
same qualifications may receive the job because of skin colour.
, Culture
Culture is v ery important to indiv iduals, it is an identifying factor for them. A persons culture is defined
by their social class, which may change when an indiv idual is mature enough to decide for
themselv es. Respecting a persons culture will provide them with support, promotes well-being and
creates a sense of understanding.
Disabilities
The Equality Act 2010, means it is unlawful to discriminate against an indiv idual based on a disability.
Ev ery organisation will have policies in place to protect against the discrimination of disabled
indiv iduals.
Age
Age discrimination is when somebody receiv es different treatment because of their age. An
indiv idual will have the opportunity to take legal actions against an organisation if they are
discriminated against because of their age. An example of age discrimination would be if an older
person was denied treatment because of a shorter life expectancy as opposed to someone
younger.
Social class
Social class is determined by the area an indiv idual liv es in. In areas that are generally well kept and
maintained, the higher the class of person. Inequality such as this has infiltrated health and social
areas. A former MP stated that health care is like a postcode lottery, poorer people are far less likely
to survive compared to the rich and that they are more likely to get cancer compared to the rich.
discriminatory and anti-
discriminatory practises.
UNIT 2 P3
,Basis of discrimination
There are two types of discrimination. Overt and covert. All forms of
discrimination are protected against by the Equality Act 2010.
Overt: This form of discrimination is obvious. For example when a colleague
receives more pay based on their gender.
Covert: This is the opposite of overt. This form of discrimination is harder to
prove. For example, when applying for a job, another person with the
same qualifications may receive the job because of skin colour.
, Culture
Culture is v ery important to indiv iduals, it is an identifying factor for them. A persons culture is defined
by their social class, which may change when an indiv idual is mature enough to decide for
themselv es. Respecting a persons culture will provide them with support, promotes well-being and
creates a sense of understanding.
Disabilities
The Equality Act 2010, means it is unlawful to discriminate against an indiv idual based on a disability.
Ev ery organisation will have policies in place to protect against the discrimination of disabled
indiv iduals.
Age
Age discrimination is when somebody receiv es different treatment because of their age. An
indiv idual will have the opportunity to take legal actions against an organisation if they are
discriminated against because of their age. An example of age discrimination would be if an older
person was denied treatment because of a shorter life expectancy as opposed to someone
younger.
Social class
Social class is determined by the area an indiv idual liv es in. In areas that are generally well kept and
maintained, the higher the class of person. Inequality such as this has infiltrated health and social
areas. A former MP stated that health care is like a postcode lottery, poorer people are far less likely
to survive compared to the rich and that they are more likely to get cancer compared to the rich.
