Introduction

Question 1

Background Information

Answer 1

The Equality Act 2010 promised to protect UK citizens from discrimination, harassment and victimisation across all areas of society including the workplace, educational settings and social settings. However, it is undeniable that nearly 15 years after its introduction that social inequalities remain more prevalent for some groups over others.

Question 2

Factors

Answer 2

This essay will discuss factors that disproportionately impact women, minority ethnics and men such as societal pressures, pay gaps and discrimination.

Question 3

Line of Argument

Answer 3

This essay will reach the conclusion that socio-economic inequalities significantly impact all groups discussed, but the significance of this extent becomes even more so when individuals are affected by the intersectionality of such factors