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To what extent are scottish people healthy?

Scottish people are healthy to a fair extent. It’s not fair to say that all Scottish people are unhealthy as the way individuals chose to go about their lives varies massively. When it comes to diet however, the percentage of adults meeting the 5 a day recommendation has not changed much from 2003 to 2013 with a … Continue reading To what extent are scottish people healthy? →

at risk behaviours and society

This week’s class was all about at risk behaviours and societies, we talked all about the different behaviours that can put people at risk, how society influences these people to put themselves at risk and how society affects these people at risk. We also looked at the ‘Glasgow Effect’, which is what this blog will focus on. The ‘Glasgow Effect’ is a paper that explores why equally deprived UK cities experience different health outcomes. In the study, various groups around the same number in Glasgow, Manchester and Liverpool were compared. The study shows that all three cities show almost identical levels of deprivation, but results in health differing quite vastly. The results show that all-cause mortality in Glasgow is more than 30% higher in relation to deaths under 65 compared to Manchester and Liverpool, Glasgow was also higher, by 14% in the all deaths category. Glasgow also has a higher suicide rate and alcohol/drug related death rate compared to the other two cities. This goes to show that although all three cities have almost identical levels of deprivation, Glasgow has the biggest problem with binge drinking, drug addiction and suicide prevention. As well as alcohol and drug issues Glasgow and even Scotland as a whole is seen as the unhealthiest country in Europe, we have very poor health habits when it comes to diet and exercise. We have a love of deep fried food, copious amounts of alcohol and a carefree attitude when it comes to health, these issues may be a major influence in the conclusion of the ‘Glasgow Effect’.

I thought this way before, but after reading through the ‘Glasgow Effect’ I am absolutely certain that Scotland is not as healthy as it should be. The government are taking precautions and setting new legislations to help the younger generation of Scotland to become healthier, but this positive attitude towards food and drink doesn’t seem to be rubbing off on the adults of Scotland and this needs to change if we are to thrive as a nation!

If you would like to have a read of the ‘Glasgow Effect’ paper, you can find it here.

http://moodle.uws.ac.uk/pluginfile.php/712075/mod_resource/content/1/The%20Glasgow%20Effect.pdf

Inclusion and Equality-Focus on Disability

I was unable to make today’s lecture on the ‘Focus on Disability’ due to ill health. However, I have read over the class materials and further reading and I feel like I now fully understand the information and have grasped a solid understanding of the term ‘disability’. I was happy to read and learn that … Continue reading “Inclusion and Equality-Focus on Disability”

I was happy to read and learn that time has moved on and there has been acts introduced, such as the ‘Equality Act 2010’, to support those who may have a disability. I was shocked to learn about what happened to people in the past who suffered with a disability, it is heartbreaking to know that in the past people with a disability were treated so differently. For example, they were excluded from the labour market and were limited to low income jobs.

I think it is important to make children aware of disabilities and I think in order to challenge discrimination towards people with a disability we must start in schools. It is important that we as educators are a voice for the children and inform them of how everyone deserves to be treated with respect and every child is important and of value. It is important that children are taught about disability awareness and that they are able to develop an understanding of disability as well as being able to explore their own attitudes, values and experiences.

Overall, this was a very interesting topic and I thoroughly enjoyed learning and doing some further research into the topic.

Inclusion and Diversity – Focus on Disability

During this input we focused on having an understanding of what disability is, the importance of having awareness of disability and how this impacts on society. I feel that as a student teacher I should have a brief knowledge about … Continue reading →

Inclusion and Inequality

According to Nelson and Prilleltensky (2010), inclusion affects people who have been discriminated against and oppressed by aspects such as gender, sexual orientation, ethnoracial background, abilities, age 0r some other characteristics. Sexism, heterosexism, racism, ableism and ageism are all examples of social exclusion. Inclusion is a solution to exclusion and can be conceptualised at different […]

Inclusion and Equality – Focusing on disability

From the class lecture on inclusion and equality with a focus on disability, I learned about the attitudes towards individuals in society who struggle with disabilities. For example, over the centuries the way individuals with disabilities were treated often resulted in persecution and extermination. I learned that the Equality Act of 2010 stated that individuals … Continue reading Inclusion and Equality – Focusing on disability →

Inclusion and Equality

This week’s input aimed to look at inclusion and equality, and the differences between them. Inclusion pertains more to the idea that everyone has a right to belong, and to be included, on a societal, cultural and individual level, whereas … Continue reading →

Inclusion and Diversity

During this input, we looked in detail about the importance of inclusion and equality in today’s society, with relation to the Equality Act of 2010. I found this input very interesting and relevant to becoming a teacher. As a perspective teacher, … Continue reading →

Religion, Culture and Unchurched Spirituality PDP

From the religion, culture and unchurched spirituality powerpoint I learned that religion influences culture and culture influences religion. Religious culture is a form of identity, whether that may be through food, dress and even music, whereas religion is a way of life which has an impact on national culture through laws and education as well […]

Inclusion and Equality

I particularly enjoyed today’s class as I really like this type of topic and find it very interesting. Firstly, we learned about what incision and equality actually meant. I had a rough idea of this already as I previously done higher modern studies in school and topics like this one were commonly discussed. Something that I did find particularly informative was the five key dimensions of equality. I had never realised that there were dimensions to equality of condition before but I am keen to read more about it. We discussed the various aspects where everyone should be considered equal such as: opportunity, fairness, working and learning etc. Another aspect of today’s lecture that I learned a lot about was the PCS analysis. I had never heard of this before but I actually think it is very effective to understand what gives rise to inequality and diversion. Moreover, I found Allport’s scale of prejudice and discrimination very interesting, effective and factual.

I’m today’s workshop we worked together I’m groups of 4 to discuss a particular experience where we might have witnessed discrimination or inequality. We decided to display ours in a picture and written format. In ours we discussed how society has developed and had became more understanding in terms of anyone can be in love and should be able to show/display their love no matter their gender. We showed that years ago people, especially in schools, would fling the word ‘gay’ about without knowing its true meaning. People who were ‘gay’ used to get bullied because they weren’t like everyone else. However, nowadays society has changed and gay marriage has now been accepted and it is not seem as a big of an issue as it once was.

Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed today’s class and found it very interesting. I liked working in groups with my peers as we were able to initiate discussion and hear everyone’s point of view. I am really looking forward to next weeks lecture. Also, there was a quote in one of the slides that I found particularly eye-opening and inspiring. “Being different is not a problem, being treated differently is, stop discrimination”. inequality