Reflective Essay on Equality and Diversity: Discrimination by Perception

Reflective essay

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INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................1
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INTRODUCTION
Reflective essay
Equality and diversity, discrimination by perception
I picked this topic because it reflects very important values at my workplace, we are
focused on making sure that individuals, colleagues, and everyone is treated equally and we
recognize that every person is unique and diverse, we are not the same, together we contribute
with our skills, qualities, opinions to form a great team, valuing the differences between people.
Equality means having equal opportunities to make the most of our life, nobody should have
poorer life chances because of where they were born, or who they are. (understanding Equality,
2018) accessed 09/05/22
Reflective learning can be understood as critical analysis of getting involved in past experiences
in order to gain relevant knowledge as well as planning for future. Through this, learners can
enhance their skills and competencies in a strategic manner which led them to critically evaluate
their past experiences.
Diversity means that we are all different, by our culture, religion, political views, sexual
orientation. we are unique, we decide what to wear, make our own choices. It means recognising,
respecting, and valuing differences, based on gender, age, race, ethnicity, disability, religion, and
sexual orientation (Vic.gov.au 2109)
By focusing on equality, we assure that we give every person we support, colleague,
equal opportunities to develop, and to succeed, therefore protecting everyone against any form of
discrimination.
Reading and listening to stories shared by people who experienced discrimination, or
stigmatisation, helped me to better understand how it affects those involved and to know how
imperative is to act against it. Using Gibbs Reflective model, I will next describe some situations
in my life, that made me think deeper and reflect on these issues. Gibb's reflective model is a
strategic framework which is concerned with self-reflection as well as help people to critically
analyse their past experiences which led them to draw conclusion and learn from their deferred
mistakes. It helps learners in gaining more balanced as well as accurate judgement which led to
plan in an accurate manner. Reflective journal are considered as important as it led learners to
enhance their performance based on their past experiences in order to build a better future. It
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