DISCRIMINATION AND DIVERSITY

DISCRIMINATION, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, SOCIOLOGY  900w

1.1 Explain the models of practice that underpin equality, diversity and inclusion in own area of responsibility There are two models that link with equality, diversity and inclusion, the first one is the social model of disability which views discrimination and prejudice as being embedded in today’s society, their attitude’s and their surrounding environment. The social model focuses on who the adult is as a person not what their disability or diagnosis is. The focus is on how to improve and empower the individual’s life and lead a more independent life as possible. The second model is the medical model of disability which views adults has having an impairment or lacking in some way, this model focuses on impairments that the adult has and finding and acknowledging ways to correct them.The client group at my current place of work are adults with a diagnosis of dementia and/or mental health issues which can result in challenging behaviour. Both the social and medical model has an impact on their daily life.