P1 – Explain the range of meanings attached to citizenship, diversity and the associated terminology
Racism
Racism is prejudice or discrimination directed against someone of a different race based on such a belief. An example of racism in the public services comes from a news report on channel 4 earlier this year. The report tells how there has 120 racism cases in the Metropolitan Police over the past decade, but only one officer was dismissed as a result. This shows that racism is common in the public services but is not necessarily dealt with as it should be. http://www.channel4.com/news/met-police-racism-figures-reveal-120-cases-one-dismissal Racist
A racist is a person with a prejudiced belief that one race is superior to…show more content… An example of homophobia in the public services is the headline last year in which the Prime Minister, David Cameron met with homosexual sportsmen in order to promote a campaign to end homophobia in sport. http://www.publicservice.co.uk/news_story.asp?id=16683 Equal opportunity
Equal opportunity is the policy of treating employees and others without discrimination, especially on the basis of their sex, race, or age. An example of equal opportunities in the public services is in the police force. In the job application process the police are committed to welcoming applications of all candidates regardless of religion, race, disability etc. The police force want their members to be as representative of the community as possible. http://www.apa.police.uk/your-police-authority/get-involved/independent-member/equal-opportunities Equality
Equality is the state of being equal, especially in status, rights, and opportunities. An example of equality in the public services is seen in a report in The Guardian where Prince Harry was sent on an equality course by The British Army after it was revealed that he had been recorded referring to an army colleague with racial comments. This shows that the army have strong beliefs in sustaining equality and there will be consequences for those who breach it. http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2009/feb/13/prince-harry-racist-comments Prejudice
Prejudice is a preconceived
