Equality and diversity Introduction This blog will explain the difference between equality and diversity using text books and explain the ways that British Airways are equal and diverse. The difference between equality and diversity is that diversity is the acceptance that everyone is different‚ whether it being visibly such as gender and race‚ or non-visibly such as personality. It is about embracing these differences in the workplace whilst contributing towards organisational goals. (Mullins‚
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Certificate in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector 7304 Unit One: Equality and Diversity Theory Assessment Rationale In today’s ever changing‚ diverse and multicultural society‚ it can create many challenges for teachers in the lifelong learning sector‚ as well as individuals‚ groups and employers. As an optional unit for the Certificate in Lifelong Learning Sector‚ I was required to research aspects of Equality and Diversity through a practical and theory assessment. This was done
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been put in place to promote equality and reduce discrimination. These include: • The Disability Discrimination Act 2005 • The Special Educational Needs and Disability Act 2001 • The Race Relations (Amendment) Act 2000 • Racial and Religious Hatred Act 2006 • Convention on the Rights of the Child (UN‚ 1989) • The Human Rights Act 1998 • The Sex Discrimination Act 1975 (as amended) • Employment Equality Regulations 2003 The aim the legislation is to promote equality of opportunity for all. This
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Gender equality requires equal enjoyment by women and men of socially-valued goods‚ opportunities‚ resources and rewards. Where gender inequality exists‚ it is generally women who are excluded or disadvantaged in relation to decision-making and access to economic and social resources. Therefore a critical aspect of promoting gender equality is the empowerment of women‚ with a focus on identifying and redressing power imbalances and giving women more autonomy to manage their own lives. Gender equality
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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
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recently‚ I’ve discovered the philosophies of Friedrich Nietzsche and Gloria Anzaldúa. Compared with the other philosophies‚ these two seem to be the most similar in at least their belief that there is no one right way to the good life‚ but rather there are many and are suited to each individual. I will begin with the philosophy of Friedrich Nietzsche whose ideals he defends with the genealogy of morality. In his book Genealogy of Morals‚ Nietzsche is critical of “bad conscience” and considers it to
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Journey to Equality For many centuries African American’s have been treated as if they were lower class citizens and treated as so. It has taken them many years and help from some amazing people to rise above it all. After the many centuries of segregation and ill treatment‚ African Americans have been able to overcome and have become more respected in society today. This is a wonderful outcome of what is known as the Civil Rights Movement. In 1865‚ America had many major changes
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Forced Equality In “Harrison Bergeron”‚ Kurt Vonnegut explores the theme of forced equality in American society in the future. Vonnegut creates a world in which all living people are equal in all ways. He focuses on creating equality by altering beauty‚ strength‚ and intelligence as opposed to dealing with race‚ religion‚ and sex‚ the true issues of equality in society. Although Vonnegut writes this story to teach the lesson that all people are not equal‚ he forces equality on America in the areas
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Women in ancient India had enjoyed a remarkable and better state than their descendents in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. History tells us that in those times‚ women used to possess dynamic powers and personalities and there are several examples of their undaunted courage and mental faculties under most trying times and circumstances. They have ruled over vast empires ably and effectively. Ahilyabai Hooker’s administration of her state was once considered model for India. Besides capable
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GENDER PARITY: A REALITY OR AN ILLUSION? ’’Women’s rights are human rights’’‚ averred the Unites States Secretary of State- Hillary Clinton. The realisation of women’s rights is a world-wide struggle based on universal human rights and the rule of law. Most women of today’s generation enjoy multiple rights that act as a determinant factor in making them be on a par with men. Evidently without the emancipation of women‚ perhaps today we would still be living in a world where patriarchy is prevalent
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