Module-2

Section 2- The meaning of discrimination

  • Outline the ways in which people experience discrimination (2.1)
  • Describe your own experiences and observations of discrimination. (2.2)

In this section

  • Discrimination
    This document explores discrimination in the context of counselling practice including legal protections, forms of discriminatory behaviour, hate crimes psychological impacts, and strategies for supporting affected clients.
  • Anti-Discriminatory Practice
    This document examines anti-discriminatory practice in counselling, covering types of unlawful discrimination, institutional and multiple discrimination positive action strategies, and specific forms of discriminatory behaviour including racism, ableism, sexism, ageism, and prejudice against LGBTQ+ communities.
  • Discrimination Case Studies
    This document presents practical case studies examining discrimination based on protected characteristics, analyzing each scenario to identify the type of discrimination occurring and exploring potential resolutions aligned with equality principles.
  • Experiencing Discrimination
    This document explains how discrimination can affect a person's opportunities wellbeing and daily life, and outlines how counsellors can respond sensitively.