Group in Context - Revision

Which statement most applies to people with disabilities?

• They are unlikely to experience discrimination.

• They require ongoing assistance with daily activities.

• They are reliant on government assistance to support their social needs.

• They have individual and unique differences that need to be recognised.

Which of the following could be considered to be a form of discrimination?

• A government agency providing a translator when requested

• A seniors insurance company only insuring people over the age of 55

• A large retail outlet not providing designated parking for people with a disability

• A job advertisement inviting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply

Which pair of factors is most likely to affect a person with a disability being able to access educational services?

• Media stereotypes and gender expectations

• Level of disability and gender expectations

• Level of disability and availability of services

• Media stereotypes and availability of services

Which combination of needs would be the most significant for a young person living in a nursing home?

• Education and employment

• Housing and financial support

• Self-esteem and sense of identity

• Access to services and security

A homeless youth volunteers two days each week for a community group that provides homeless people with food and shelter. In exchange, the youth receives meals and housing on those days.

When volunteering, which of the youth’s needs are being met?

• Health and social interaction

• Education and sense of identity

• Employment and financial support

• Adequate standard of living and safety and security

Which of the following best describes advocacy?

• Protesting, debating and voting

• Raising awareness, education and promotion

• Compromising and negotiating to ensure equal rights

• Developing laws and legislation to protect minority groups

Which of the following would best assist young people to improve their sense of identity?

• Engaging in safe behaviours

• Participating in employment

• Having appropriate health care

• Being dependent on their parents

Olivia has a chronic disability that decreases her ability to undertake daily tasks and responsibilities for her two children aged two and five years old. Which of the following could best assist Olivia?

• Housing and insurance

• Counselling and education

• Legal aid and employment

• Financial support and child care

The prevalence of a group within a community refers to the

• number of groups that are within a community.

• level of community organisations supporting members of a specific group.

• number of individuals who are members of a specific group in the community.

• level of acceptance given to a specific group by the community and government organisations.

Which of the following is a benefit of preventing youth homelessness?

• It complies with the Anti-Discrimination Act.

• It increases the number of counsellors available.

• It reduces government payments such as youth allowance.

• It leads to better education and economic outcomes for the individual.