Equality And Diversity Flashcards
What is equality?
Fairness of opportunity and observing the rights of people so that their altering is not discriminated against
What is equity?
Treat equals equally and unequals unequally
Individual needs and barriers are met
What are the 9 diversity strands protected in law?
Age
Sex
Gender reassignment
Sexual orientation
Race
Religion
Pregnancy / maternity
Marriage and civil partnership
Disability
Define a disabled person
Someone with a physical, mental or anatomical impairment, and the impairment has a substantial, long term and adverse effect on their ability to carry out day to day activities deemed normal for a healthy individual
What is diversity?
Acknowledgement of altering among people in terms of their community, cultures beliefs, life experiences and individuality
