what are the different types of discriminatory practices?
direct discrimination, indirect discrimination, physical abuse, verbal abuse, pyschological (emotional abuse), sexual abuse, neglect, prejudice, stereotyping,labelling,bullying, harrassment and unfair treatment
what is the definition of direct discrimination?
direct discrimination occurs when an individual is discriminated against overtly, via something someone says or does to them
what is the definition of indirect discrimination?
indirect discrimination occurs when a person is discriminated against covertly, as a result of organisational policies and practices
what is the definition of physical abuse?
when someone causes physical pain or threatens to hurt an individual
what is the definition of verbal abuse?
it occurs through name calling, insults, swearing, trying to humiliate someone or reduce their dignity or security
what is the definition of psychological (emotional abuse?)
it occurs through threats or constant criticism. it aims to undermine and control the person being abused
what is the definition of sexual abuse?
any form of unwanted sexual contact physically or online
what is the definition of neglect?
where a person fails to provide an individual with their basic needs, such as food, warmth, clean clothing for example
what is the definition of prejudice?
when someone has a negative attitude towards, or an unfair dislike of an individual or group of people.
what is the definition of labelling?
identifying people negatively as part of a particular group
what is the definition of bullying?
it describes a range of negative behaviours that can intimidate or harm individuals, such as humiliating, insulting or harassing someone by constantly criticising them, making inappropriate comments or repeating offensive jokes
what is the definition of harassment?
behaviour that intends to violate the dignity of a person with a person with a protected characteristic or that intends to intimidate or offend them.
what is the definition of unfair treatment?
treating one individually differently to others.
what are the 8 other types of discriminatory practices?
racism, sexism, ageism, institutional, domestic, exploitation, financial and mate crime
which individuals that require care and support may be affected by discrimination?
patients, clients, people with disabilities, babies, children, young adults and older adults
which family, friends and relatives of an individual may be affected by discrimination?
parents, grandparents, sons and daughters, step family, best friends and neighbours
which practitioners may be affected by discrimination?
nurses, gps, physiotherapists,midwives, surgeons,health visitors, social workers, care assistants, counsellors and nursery assistants
what does FPIES stand for?
financial, physical, intellectual, emotional and social