equality

Question 1

what is equality

Answer 1

to have equal opportunities and rights, treated fairly and being supported to reach your potential
ITS NOT TREATING EVERYBODY THE SAME, ITS TREATING EVERYBODY ACCORDING TO THEIR INDIVIDUAL NEEDS

Question 2

what is inequality

Answer 2

when people are not given equal opportunities and rights they are treated unfairly and therefore experience discrimination

Question 3

examples of legislation that protects equality

Answer 3

disability discrimination act
slavery abolition act

(these acts have now been over taken by the equality act 2010)

Question 4

what 6 groups of people are protected by this legislation

Answer 4

1) children - children act
2) men and woman
3) minority ethnic groups
4) older people
5) disabled
6) venerable adults (mental health issues)

Question 5

give an example of disability discrimination

Answer 5

girl employed at Abercrombie finch, on 1st day staff realised disability and made her work behind the store front

Question 6

list all types of discrimination

Answer 6

harassment 
indirect 
direct 
victimisation 
third party 
perception 
accusation

Question 7

how does third party, perception & accusation protect us?

Answer 7

gives rights to breast feeding woman

makes it illegal to ask disability/health related questions before offering the job