Social Inclusion And The Effects Of Social Conclusion

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Discrimination
Direct discrimination is purposely discriminating against another individual and the person who is doing this knows that they are doing this. For example, if an individual was to be racist or sexist towards another individual by saying something to them about their gender or race, that would be direct discrimination. Another example of direct discrimination would be if a traveller came into the surgery seeking treatment and they sat down, another patient may get up and move seats due to negative stereotypes. Such as; being unhygienic and unfriendly. The effects of direct discrimination may include low self-confidence and low-self esteem, this would be because it makes individuals feel unwanted and unwelcome where ever they go …show more content…

An example of social exclusion may be a pregnant teenager. A young mother may feel excluded because they may be regarded as class 5 parents. This means that the parents are poor and are not able to take care of themselves financially. Patients may face a range of problems such as unemployment, homelessness or poor housing conditions. This may encourage individuals turn to dangerous life choices such as prostitution or drug use. This may prevent certain patients in seeking medical advice as they may fear being judged or stereotyped, such as the patient being too young and not in the right financial position to have children. The effects of social exclusion may include feeling judged, and not receiving an equal standard of care to the older mothers from higher social classes. Ways to overcome social exclusion is to offer free support groups to younger mothers who may feel they will benefit from it as they will meet other patients who are in similar situations to them and the patients may form friendships which will encourage them to support each others. It will make younger mothers feel more welcome to their GP as they will feel they are not being judged and they will feel more accepted. Overcoming social exclusion in the GP surgery will create a positive care environment by making teenage mothers feel welcome at their own surgery and know that they will receive the care they deserve because there is support available for

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