Equality And Inclusion
Equality and Inclusion
1. What do we mean by the following terms?
a) Equality- b) Diversity
c) Inclusion
d) Discrimination
A) Equality: is a legal framework to protect people against discrimination.
The Equality Act [2010] sets out the new public sector Equality Duty replacing the three previous duties for race, disability and gender.
The Duty now covers the following ‘protected characteristics':
Age
Disability
Gender reassignment
Pregnancy and maternity
Race (including ethnic or national origins, colour or nationality
Religion or belief (including lack of belief)
Sex
Sexual orientation
Marriage and civil partnership
B) Diversity: treating people as a individual, allowing people to be different and respecting …show more content…
Difficult may be due to age, religion, gender or other protected characteristics.
6. The Equality Act 2010 was introduced to simplify and update laws on discrimination and rights.
Name the 9 key groups (protected characteristics) whose rights are protected under the law.
• Age • Disability • Gender reassignment • Pregnancy and maternity • Race (including ethnic or national origins, colour or nationality • Religion or belief (including lack of belief) • Sex • Sexual orientation • Marriage and civil partnership
7. The Human rights Act promotes the rights of all individuals to many basic standards in life. List some of the articles (Human Rights) which are relevant to your clients and the service you provide.
Article 2: Right to life Article 3: Prohibition of torture Article 4: Prohibition of slavery and forced labour Article 5: Right to liberty and security Article 6: Right to a fair trial Article 7: No punishment without law Article 8: Right to respect for private and family life Article 9: Freedom of thought, conscience and religion Article 10: Freedom of
1. What do we mean by the following terms?
a) Equality- b) Diversity
c) Inclusion
d) Discrimination
A) Equality: is a legal framework to protect people against discrimination.
The Equality Act [2010] sets out the new public sector Equality Duty replacing the three previous duties for race, disability and gender.
The Duty now covers the following ‘protected characteristics':
Age
Disability
Gender reassignment
Pregnancy and maternity
Race (including ethnic or national origins, colour or nationality
Religion or belief (including lack of belief)
Sex
Sexual orientation
Marriage and civil partnership
B) Diversity: treating people as a individual, allowing people to be different and respecting …show more content…
Difficult may be due to age, religion, gender or other protected characteristics.
6. The Equality Act 2010 was introduced to simplify and update laws on discrimination and rights.
Name the 9 key groups (protected characteristics) whose rights are protected under the law.
• Age • Disability • Gender reassignment • Pregnancy and maternity • Race (including ethnic or national origins, colour or nationality • Religion or belief (including lack of belief) • Sex • Sexual orientation • Marriage and civil partnership
7. The Human rights Act promotes the rights of all individuals to many basic standards in life. List some of the articles (Human Rights) which are relevant to your clients and the service you provide.
Article 2: Right to life Article 3: Prohibition of torture Article 4: Prohibition of slavery and forced labour Article 5: Right to liberty and security Article 6: Right to a fair trial Article 7: No punishment without law Article 8: Right to respect for private and family life Article 9: Freedom of thought, conscience and religion Article 10: Freedom of