Protected characteristics

Question 1

Age

Answer 1

This is when you are treated differently because of your age

Question 2

Disability

Answer 2

This is when you are treated less well or put at a disadvantage for a reason that related to your disability

Question 3

Gender reassignment

Answer 3

This is when you are treated differently because you are transexual

Question 4

Marriage and civil partnership

Answer 4

This is when you are treated differently at work because you are married or in a civil partnership

Question 5

Pregnancy or maternity

Answer 5

This is where you miss out on opportunities because people think you are less able as a pregnant women

Question 6

Race

Answer 6

This is where you are treated differently due to your colour of your skin

Question 7

Religion or belief

Answer 7

This is where you are treated differently due to your belief

Question 8

Sex

Answer 8

This is where you are treated differently due to your sex

Question 9

Sexual orientation

Answer 9

This is where you are treated differently due to the sex you are attracted to