the equality act 2010 Flashcards
1
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what is the equality act 2010
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makes it law that every that every private, public and voluntary organisation must not discriminate against employees
2
Q
it brings together…
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- employment act (religion or belief)
- equal pay act
- sex discrimination act
- race relations act
- race relations regulations
- disability discrimination act
3
Q
what are the laws to protect people from discrimination
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- race
- sex
- sexual orientation
- religion or belief
- trans
- being pregnant or having a baby
- married or civil partnership
- age
4
Q
what are a few key features- examples
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- women have the right to breastfeed in public places
- prohibits discrimination in education, employment, access to goods and services, management of premises, housing
- covers direct and indirect discrimination
5
Q
strengths
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- raises awareness
- covers victimisation and harassment
- gives people more rights
- more opportunities for women and men in society
6
Q
weaknesses
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- discrimination still exists
- difficult to police discrimination
- some people unaware of their rights
- fear of victimisation
