In this week’s input we began the next section of our Society and Lifestyles module: Inclusion, Diversity & Human Rights. With looking into detail about how important inclusion and equality is in society, we discussed the factors that give rise to inequality and discrimination and how they operate at a personal, cultural and structural level. … Continue reading Inclusion & Equality – 30/1/17
In this week’s input we began the next section of our Society and Lifestyles module: Inclusion, Diversity & Human Rights. With looking into detail about how important inclusion and equality is in society, we discussed the factors that give rise to inequality and discrimination and how they operate at a personal, cultural and structural level. This is also known as PCS analysis. I have found this area of the module very interesting so far because I believe supporting diversity is a crucial issue and without promoting inclusion will ultimately lead to oppression and increase intolerance within our society. One key concept of the lesson that I found very stimulating was Allport’s scale of Prejudice and Discrimination (1954), particularly his explanation of Antilocution. He suggests that making insensitive jokes and remarks about another group is still a major form of discrimination and can create exclusion to minority groups. I think this is especially important when educating young children that even what may seem ‘insignificant’ comments can initiate bigotry and essentially victimise a certain group of people, eg women and black people. Also I understand the importance of this area of learning is whilst politics and discrimination against minorities are very controversial topics of discussion at this moment in 2017. I look forward learning further about inclusion and equality.