Equality and diversity

Question 1

be discriminated against (Def)

Answer 1

be treated differently from each other in an unfair way

Question 2

On what discriminatory practices might be based on

Answer 2

1. race
2. gender
3. geographic origin
4. sexual orientation
5. family status
6. social background
7. age
8. education
9. disability

Question 3

seksizm

Answer 3

sexism, sexist attitudes, sex discrimination

Question 4

glass ceiling (Def)

Answer 4

the phenomenon that allows women to get to a particular level at an organisation but no further

Question 5

rasizm

Answer 5

racism, racial discrimination

Question 6

ageism (Def)

Answer 6

when older people are discriminated against because of their age; ageist attitudes

Question 7

pozytywna dyskryminacja, polityka równych szans

Answer 7

affirmative action (ame); equal opportunities/ positive discrimination (BRE)

Question 8

affirmative action / equal opportunities / positive discrimination (Def)

Answer 8

when help is given in education and employment to groups who were previously discriminated against

Question 9

equal opportunities policy / dignity at work policy (goal)

Answer 9

increase equality - treating people fairly and in the same way

Question 10

inclusion (Def)

Answer 10

employees from as many different backgrounds as possible

Question 11

diversity training

Answer 11

teaching employees about the importance of diversity

Question 12

diversity initiative

Answer 12

an action designed to increase diversity

Question 13

diversity statement

Answer 13

a company’s communication about their attitude to diversity

Question 14

diversity strategy

Answer 14

a long-term plan for putting diversity into action

Question 15

diversity management

Answer 15

how diversity is managed in a company or companies in general

Question 16

diversity programme

Answer 16

a series of actions designed to put diversity into practice