Diversity and Inclusion

1. A balanced representation of people from different racial, ethnic and social background

2. Not allowing somebody the same equal opportunities or chances usually based on their skin colour, religion, ability, sexuality, etc.

3. Diversity

3.1. Equal opportunity for all ethnicities

3.2. Celebrating differences and every aspect which makes us unique!

3.3. Understanding and recognising individual differences

3.4. The representation of all people regardless of our ethnicity, race, cultural and social backgrounds

3.5. A wide range of groups that are represented

3.6. A variety of groups

4. Social Justice

4.1. Equal and balanced distribution of social constructs

4.2. Putting a stop to social inequalities! To improve the lives of ALL people! Fairness for all! Human rights! Security for all. Education for all! Healthcare for all! Employment for all

4.3. Fair distribution of wealth and opportunities within a society

4.4. Working towards creating a better society by bringing to attention societal issues that have caused injustice and finding better solutions

4.5. Having equality and fairness in society

4.6. Fairness for all in terms of justice, wealth, opportunity

5. Inclusion

5.1. Giving all individuals access to opportunities

5.2. A construct which doesn’t discriminate and accepts all

5.3. To ensure everyone is included regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, race, appearance, ability, background, etc

5.4. Being included and considered in aspects of life, planning and decision making

5.5. Everyone having the equal opportunity to access different avenues of life e.g. children with SEN needs receiving good quality education in school

5.6. Being included and represented in society

5.6.1. Actively ensuring everybody can be included

6. Stereotyping

6.1. Making prerequisite judgements

6.2. A pre-conceived judgement of a particular notion

6.3. Labeling. Misconceptions. Painting a group of people with the same paint brush! Categorizing which tags and undermines Specific groups!

6.4. An idea held about a certain group that people may have such as black peoples are aggressive, Indians own a corner shop

6.5. When someone judges someone based on their appearance or background

6.5.1. Expecting a person or group to fit a preconceived idea. This idea often comes from media or other people's views and is usually negative or filled with negative undertones

6.5.2. Biased or unfair judgement towards another person(s) based on the views of wider society

7. Discrimination

7.1. A bias and unjust treatment of a certain group of people.

7.2. Prejudice! Inequality! Suppressing diversity! Racism! Sexism! Ageism! Mistreatment of specific groups!

7.3. Being given unfair treatment and being denied an opportunity

7.4. To act on prejudice people may have about a certain group eg not giving a black person a job because you think they might cause trouble

7.5. When the actions or language used by a person(s) result in unfair perceptions toward another person(s) because of race, ethnicity, gender, social class and so on

8. Equality

8.1. Treating everyone the same

8.2. Tolerance and respect for other races, ethnicities and cultures so that decisions are based on ability and not aesthetics

8.3. Being equal. Having the same rights. Opportunities open to EVERYONE!

8.4. The state of being equal, having the same rights and being treated fairly

8.5. Everyone having access to equal opportunities and being treated the same

8.6. It’s about fairness and opportunities

8.7. Allowing all the same opportunities. (Not to be confused with equity which would actually be more effective)