Valuing Diversity: Types, Bases and Impact of Discrimination

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The expiry date of this unit is 31/07/2026.

Overview

Framework:
Access to HE
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
QU018124
Credits:
6
Guided learning hours:
Not available

Qualification Grading Type

Graded

Grade Descriptors

  • GD1-Understanding the subject
  • GD2-Application of knowledge
  • GD4-Use of information
  • GD7-Quality

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Understand different types of discrimination.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1
    Explain different types of discrimination to include:

    a) Direct Discrimination

    b) Associative Discrimination

    c) Perceptive Discrimination

    d) Indirect Discrimination

  • 1.2
    Explain discrimination using at least two sociological and or psychological theories.
2

Understand the basis of discrimination.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    Explain different bases of discrimination using examples from the nine protected characteristics .

    (Equality Act 2010)

  • 2.2

    Analyse and discuss the role discrimination plays within society.

  • 2.3
    Discuss the ways in which discrimination can be counteracted by agencies or individuals.
3

Understand the impact of discrimination on individuals.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1

    Evaluate the impact on individuals of direct, indirect, associative and perceptive  discrimination.

4

Understand the role of language in social interaction and discrimination.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1
    Explain how individuals in organisations can discriminate through language.
  • 4.2

    Discuss the way language and in particular:
    a) tone
    b) choice of words
    c) assumptions
    d) non-verbal signals

    communicate meaning.