PYB007 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Sexual Orientation, Communication Problems, Social Skills
20 Jun 2018
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LECTURE 6.2
Diverse Populations
Who are Diverse Populations?
Race
Sexual orientation
Faith, religion and spiritual practices
Age
Educational background
Gender
Income
Social class
Physical and mental ability
Military experience
National, regional or other geographical areas of origin
Rural, urban, semi-urban area of residence
Employment and work experience
Notion of Language
How you communicate about people who come from diverse
population
Dehumanize by labelling the person (e.g. disability)
Some words by their very nature degrade and diminish people
Power of Language
Language is not neutral
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oReflects values and knowledge of people using it
oCan reinforce both negative and positive perceptions about others
oPowerful role in contributing to and in eliminating discrimination
oDiscriminatory language can be hurtful, demeaning and offensive
Exclusive language is harmful because it can inhibit or prevents people
from reaching their full potential (distance – that person over there vs.
this person here)
Inclusive language
oAcknowledging strengths
oAcknowledging people in positive and constructive way
oPathological view and solution genic approach
oAvoids terminology that may be offensive or portray any group
in a stereotypical way (including positive)
oNot about being ‘politically correct’ it is about using language
that is acceptable to the people being described
oRespectful, not just about being politically correct
Put the person, not the disability first ‘person with the …’
Phrases such as ‘suffers from’, ‘stricken with’ or ‘victim
of’ should not be used
People with disability do not necessarily suffer nor
do they wish to be seen as victims
Refer to ‘people without disabilities’ rather than ‘normal’
or ‘able-bodied’ people
Be aware of limiting talk, so someone is not ‘confined to a
wheelchair’ because a wheelchair can liberate
If you are unsure whether you are behaving appropriately
or using the right language – just ask the person!
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Document Summary
National, regional or other geographical areas of origin. How you communicate about people who come from diverse population. Dehumanize by labelling the person (e. g. disability) Some words by their very nature degrade and diminish people. Exclusive language is harmful because it can inhibit or prevents people from reaching their full potential (distance that person over there vs. this person here) Put the person, not the disability first person with the ". Phrases such as suffers from", stricken with" or victim of" should not be used. People with disability do not necessarily suffer nor do they wish to be seen as victims. Refer to people without disabilities" rather than normal" or able-bodied" people. Be aware of limiting talk, so someone is not confined to a wheelchair" because a wheelchair can liberate. If you are unsure whether you are behaving appropriately or using the right language just ask the person!
