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Equality and Diversity:
Resource for Level 4 students
Carnegie Faculty Group for Equality and Diversity
Contact: a.stride@leedsmet.ac.uk
Session aims:
To:
Recognise diversity within own group Appreciate difference and diversity Explore the value of diversity in employment Explore issues of prejudice and discrimination Encourage awareness and respect Recognise own responsibility Recognise acceptable behaviour, language and terminology
Key terms: What do they all mean?
Equity
Equality
Diversity
Difference
Discrimination
Prejudice
Discrimination
All will become clear!
Activity 1:Diversity bingo
Use the bingo sheet to collect as many names
from your group as possible
Activity 2:Different differences!
What other differences might distinguish us, that weren’t included on the bingo sheet?
Why didn’t we ask these questions?
Why are they still sensitive topics?
What does this say about modern society?
What will you take away from this activity?
In small groups, discuss the following …..
Difference Differences are more than race, class, gender,
disability, sexuality
Differences are not always visible
We are all different in different ways
Some differences matter more than others
This can cause some people to be discriminated against
How did this activity make you feel?
Why?
What/ who makes something different?
Activity 3:In fours, discuss something about yourself
that you feel makes you different
Why is appreciating difference important?
1. Think of all the people you meet? Through Uni, work, family, sport, friends
2. How do they differ?
3. What do these differences and diversity bring?
4. What are the benefits of being surrounded by different people?
Why is appreciating difference useful in employability? Organisations have a legal obligation! More and more organisations recognise the value of being seen as
one that values diversity – enhances reputation Enhanced reputation can attract new staff and customers Maximise potential of work force - Valued staff = lower staff turnover
and increased productivity If employees feel valued this often affects customer relations
positively Proactive approach to identifying untapped customer markets –
financial gain Attracting wider talent pool of staff enhances creativity, innovation
and improves decision making by engaging diverse views to help overcome unquestioning conformity – less errors
DiversityPositive aspect of difference
Celebrates difference
People feeling like their differences are positively valued
“Diversity is the mosaic of people who bring a variety of backgrounds, styles, perspectives, values, beliefs as assets to the groups and organisations with
which they interact” (Challenge Consultancy)
But, negative side of this …..
Activity 4: Prejudice
What is it? Pre judging Making assumptions based
on partial information Can take many forms Start of discrimination
Where does prejudice come
from? Significant others (parents,
peers) Education Lack of experiences Media Popular culture Social networks
Activity 4:Reflect on recent news items. How might these
foster prejudice?
Activity 5: First impressions:
A B
E
C
F
D
G H
Who may be discriminated against on the grounds of
…..Sexuality Ethnicity Health Disability Religion Gender
What has this activity taught us?
Not all differences are easily visible
Prejudice strongly linked to stereotypes
Small group discussion:1.Where have these stereotypes come from? 2.Do you believe them? 3.What do you base these beliefs on? 4.Can you back up what you believe? 5.What evidence have we that counteracts these stereotypes?
So how are prejudice and stereotypes linked?
Where does discrimination fit in?
Can you mind map the relationship between discrimination, prejudice, stereotypes and oppression?
How do they all differ? Can you provide examples
for each of them?
Activity 6: Discussion forum
Discrimination, equality and equity
Discrimination:Prejudice plus action
Equality: The state of being equal in terms of rights, treatment, value but recognising that different individuals and groups have fewer opportunities and access than others, with attempts made to redress these imbalances
Equity:Acknowledges that true equality is impossible in current system but still attempts to strive for it
The Oppression Cycle
StereotypeStereotypeMessages
PrejudicePrejudiceThoughts
DiscriminationDiscriminationAction
OppressionOppressionSystem
PowerPower
Challenging the Oppression Cycle
StereotypeStereotypeMessages
PrejudicePrejudiceThoughts
DiscriminationDiscriminationAction
OppressionOppressionSystem
PowerPower
MonitoringReview
PoliciesProceduresGuidelines
Sharing powerRepresentationConsultation
TrainingPositive imagesChallenging
Levels of discrimination(Thompson’s model 2001)
StructuralCulturalPersonal*
Structural
Cultural
Personal
?(1) Language
(2) Judgements
(4) Avoidance
How might we personally discriminate?
(3) Stereotyping
Activity 7: Language
Activity 7a: Taking responsibility?
In small groups, choose a group that is typically discriminated against
Mind map some terms associated with these
groups
What are your thoughts on these terms? How do
you think these make people feel?
Can YOU do anything about this language?
Activity 7b: Taking responsibility?
In small groups, read the following conversation overhead around Uni
What are your thoughts on this? Is
this acceptable?
Who might this affect? How might it make
them feel?
Can YOU do anything about it?
Activity 7c: Taking responsibility?
In small groups, review the list of commonly used
terms for some groups
Individually, reflect on whether these are fine, dodgy or awful to use
Discuss your answers as a group and try to reach a consensus
What alternatives might YOU use?
?
(3) Take personal responsibility for change
What lessons can we take away?
(2) Think before you speak(1) Step out of your bubble!
• Challenge own thinking
• Reflect on stereotypes
• Don’t judge on first impressions
(4) How can I use this in the future?
• Vital employability skills
• Enhance CV
• Better team player
Conclusions Differences not always visible Importance of taking personal responsibility Clear links to professionalism and employability Student regulations http://www.leedsmet.ac.uk/metoffice/gov/student_regulations.htm
Thank you
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