Diversity and Inclusion Flashcards
When was the Equality Act introduced?
2010
What does the equality act set out?
It sets out the different ways in which it’s unlawful to treat someone and the basic framework of protection against direct and indirect discrimination, harassment and victimisation in services and work, education, associations and transport
What are the types of discrimination?
*Perceptive discrimination -thinking a person has a protected characteristic, even when they may not
*Associated discrimination -association with someone with a protected characteristic
*Indirect discrimination -policy rule or procedure that discriminates
*Third party harassment
* Victimisation -treated badly for raising a complaint
*Direct discrimination
*Harassment -unwanted conduct, intimidation
What does the Equality Act 2010 say about inclusive environments?
*The Equality Act 2010 replaced the Disability Discrimination Acts of 1995 and 2005.
Section 20 states that disabled individuals should not face barriers to access premises. If a barrier is faced and the disabled individual is put at a substantial disadvantage in relation to a non-disabled individual, then the service provider is under an obligation to make reasonable adjustmentsto facilitate access.
*This extends beyond the duty just to facilitate physical access, e.g. through ramps or lift access. It also relates to the way in which services are provided, which could include auxiliary aids such as hearing loops or visual aids.
*Reasonable adjustments can be made through changing the way that things are done, changing physical features or providing additional aids or services.
What does the NPPF say about inclusive environments?
Section 8 of the latest NPPF relates to the provision of healthy, inclusive and safe places. These should ‘promote health and well-being, with a high standard of amenity for existing and future users’. This emphasises that high quality, inclusive design is a key principle of sustainable development, going beyond just aesthetic factors.
What is Approved Document M of the Building Regulations?
Approved Document M relates to the‘ease of access to, and use of, buildings, including facilities for disabled visitors or occupants, and the ability to move through a building easily including to toilets and bathrooms’.
What are the RICS doing to encourage diversity / inclusion?
The new rules of conduct - making encouraging diversity and inclusion at the heart of how members behave
Leadership - the RICS are a global force with visibility all over the world and have the ability to shine a light on the role models who are paving the way for a more inclusive industry that can inspire and encourage the widest possible talent into the profession, e.g. IWD, LGBTQ+ flag at HQ etc.
Training - RICS has numerous CPD sessions to enable members to educate themselves on the importance of diversity and inclusion.
How do we manage unconscious bias?
A prejudice or subconscious judgement either in favour or against someone which may implicitly affect our attitude and behaviour towards them.
How can you mitigate unconscious bias?
Understand what your own biases are
Make considered decisions
Manage your own behaviour
Speak out if you notice bias
Expand your social circle
Apologise if you get it wrong
What did the Disability Discrimination Act do?
An Act to make it unlawful to discriminate against disabled persons in connection with employment, the provision of goods, facilities and services or the disposal or management of premises; to make provision about the employment of disabled persons; and to establish a National Disability Council.
