Exploration of Equality Flashcards
Give 5 types of equality
1) Political
2) Equality in Employment
3) Equality of Treatment
4) Equality of Outcome
5) Equality of Opportunity
6) Equality of Membership in Society
What is political equality?
Refers to a situation where UK citizens are free to exercise their political views through the voting process
Give 1 example of political equality
Over 18s are allowed to vote, under 18s are not
What is equality in employment?
All employees being treated equally and not discriminated against
Give 1 example of equality in employment
A man and woman being paid the same for the same job and qualifications
What is equality of treatment?
Everyone receiving the same treatment in work, education and in the community
Give 1 example of equality of treatment
Each year group in school gets treated the same, but taught different
What is equality of outcome?
A society which tries to provide a similar standard of living to every individual in society
What is equality of opportunity?
Removal of structural barriers to ensure equality
Give 1 example of equality of opportunity
Anyone can ring up to book a doctors appointment, but first person gets it
What is equality of membership in society?
Your rights to equality as a member, associate member, or guest of an association, club or society
Give 5 barriers to equal opportunities
1) Legal
2) Financial
3) Organisational
4) Physical Environments
5) Geographical Location
What is meant by a legal barrier?
Impact on current legislation
Give 1 example of a legal barrier
Mental Capacity Act 2005 requires a four-question test, if one question is answered wrong, should they be deemed as having a lack of mental capacity?
What is meant by a financial barrier?
Inequalities in employment
Give 1 example of a financial barrier
A man getting paid more than a woman, even though they have the same qualifications and are performing the same job
What is meant by an organisational barrier?
Employment organisations
Give 1 example of an organisational barrier
No ramps or wheelchairs within a workplace
What is meant by physical environments?
Access to buildings, services and reasonable adjustments
Give 1 example of physical environments being a barrier to equal opportunities
Only have access to NHS if a UK citizen
What is meant by geographical location?
Transportation and rurality
Give 1 example of geographical location being a barrier to equal opportunities
Someone living in a highly-populated area may be more likely to get a job and have a better education in comparison to someone living in a densely-populated area
