Diversity and Equality

Question 1

what does EDI stand for

Answer 1

equality
diversity
inclusivity

Question 2

what is diversity

Answer 2

acknowledgement of alterity among people in terms of their community, culture, beliefs, life experiences and individuality

Question 3

what is equality

Answer 3

fairness of opportunity and observing the rights of people so that their alterity is not discriminated against

Question 4

what is equity

Answer 4

everyone gets what they need - understanding the barriers, circumstances and conditions

Question 5

what 5 aspects do people get judged on when meeting for first time

Answer 5

attractiveness
likeability
trustworthiness
competence
aggressiveness

Question 6

what are the five aspects of Allport’s scale of prejudice

Answer 6

murder
violence
discrimination
avoidance
anti-locution

Question 7

what are the 9 protected characteristics under the equality act 2010

Answer 7

age
disability
gender reassignment
marriage and civil partnership
pregnancy and maternity
race and ethnicity
religion and belief
sex
sexual orientation

Question 8

name three health conditions that are always deemed as a disability

Answer 8

cancer
HIV infection
multiple sclerosis

Question 9

what is disability based on

Answer 9

impairment

Question 10

what is direct discrimination

Answer 10

treating people less favourably because of a protected characteristic

Question 11

what is indirect discrimination

Answer 11

putting people with a protected characteristic at an unfair disadvantage

Question 12

what is associative discrimination

Answer 12

because of another person’s protected characteristic

Question 13

what is perceived discrimination

Answer 13

when it is believed that a person has a protected characteristic

Question 14

what is harassment

Answer 14

through violating a person’s dignity or degrading, humiliating environment

Question 15

what is victimisation

Answer 15

detriment to a person who is making use of equality act 2010 or is though to be doing so