Discrimination

Question 1

What is direct discrimination?

Answer 1

Take place when someone is treated less favourably because of their sex, race, disability, religion or sexuality

Question 2

What is indirect discrimination?

Answer 2

When a situation or condition is imposed that discriminates against a particular group of people

Question 3

Name the main organisation who work to get rid of discrimination in all aspects of life

Answer 3

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC)

Question 4

Name one organisation who can offer you support and advice if you feel you are being discriminated against.

Answer 4

1) Citizen Advice Bureau
2) Equality Advisory Support Service
3) Law Centres
4) Trade Union Congress

Question 5

What is racism?

Answer 5

Discrimination based on race, colour, nationality or ethnicity. The belief that one race is superior compared to the others

Question 6

What is the main pecs of legislation which sets out the rules on discrimination?

Answer 6

The Equality Act 2010

Question 7

Name 4 ways in which people can be discriminated against

Answer 7

1) Age discrimination
2) Race discrimination
3) Gender discrimination
4) Disability discrimination

Question 8

If you are interviewing someone who is disabled for a job what does the law say you must be willing to do?

Answer 8

Employers have a duty to make reasonable adjustments to the workplace so that a disabled candidate or employee does not face a substantial disadvantage

Question 9

The EHRC tries to reduce racial discrimination. Stat one way in which the EHRC does this

Answer 9

1) Supporting people at tribunals
2) Giving help and advice
3) Promotion campaigns

Question 10

State one type of organisation, apart from a government organisation, that also might try to reduce racial discrimination

Answer 10

Pressure groups or charities
‘Show Racism the red card’
‘Stop racism’