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Certain groups in society still experience prejudice and discrimination. How does this affect the experience and delivery of care? In what ways have predjudice and discrimination been challenged in care settings?
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Certain groups in society still experience prejudice and discrimination. How does this affect the experience and delivery of care? In what ways have prejudice and discrimination been challenged in care settings? I will begin with describing what prejudice and discrimination are and then show how accessing and receiving care is influenced by cultural assumptions. Using some case studies I will discuss the affects on sense of identity and self worth. I then plan to look at how to minimize prejudice and how to assist in equal access to services and fair and proper treatment within them. Prejudice is defined in the dictionary as 'an unreasonable or unfair dislike or preference' (Collins, 2000 p680). Discrimination is defined as 'unfair treatment of a person, racial group, or minority' (Collins, 2000 p236). Prejudices are based on stereo-types - an image you have of someone based on the category you think they fit into for example...
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