Equality and Diversity Flashcards
Glass Ceiling Effect; Diversity in Workplace; The Equality Act 2010, and Mitigation
1
Q
What is Equality?
A
treating others equal by having equal oppurtunities
2
Q
What is Diversity?
A
Different from ‘the normal’ or ‘what is expected’
3
Q
What is Discrimination?
A
Can be anything listed within the 9 characteristics
4
Q
What are the 9 protected characteristics?
A
- Sex
- Sexual Orientation
- Age
- Disibility
- Gender-reassignment
- Marraige/ civil partnership
- Race
- Religion
- Pregnancy
5
Q
What is the ‘Glass Ceilng Effect’
(Describe)
A
It is an invisible barrier which prevents women and ethic minorities from progressing in their carreer especially towards higher positions of power e.,g managerial roles
