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Equality and Diversity

Equality and Diversity. Prejudice. The forming of an opinion without sufficient evidence Often the view of an individual based on assumptions which arise from inconclusive evidence Can be positive as well as negative. Stereotype. A standard to which we assume individuals in a group conform

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Equality and Diversity

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  1. Equality and Diversity

  2. Prejudice • The forming of an opinion without sufficient evidence • Often the view of an individual based on assumptions which arise from inconclusive evidence • Can be positive as well as negative

  3. Stereotype • A standard to which we assume individuals in a group conform • A fixed and distorted generalisation made about all members of a particular group • A rigid judgement which does not take into account the here and now

  4. Discrimination • The expression of one’s prejudices and stereotyping • To act and single out a particular person or group for special favour or disfavour • Dealing with discrimination requires dealing with the underlying thoughts of prejudice and stereotyping

  5. Cycle of belief Myth or belief Self- fulfilling Justify Standard Institutionalise Practice

  6. Small group discussion • What are the 3 chief equal opportunities issues affecting your learners? • What can you do in relation to these issues?

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