Valuing Difference & Inclusion Flashcards
Define Bias
Inclination or prejudice for or against one person or group, especially in a way considered to be unfair
Define Unconscious Bias
Social stereotypes about certain groups of people. Formed outside of their own conscious awareness
Define Prejudice
Preconceived onion that is not based on reason or actual experience
Define Stereotype
A widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type or person or thing
What 9 characteristics are protected under the Equality Act 2010
Age Disability (including neurodiversity) Gender renseignement Marriage and Civil Partnership Pregnancy and Maternity Race Religion of Belief Sex Sexual Orientation
What 2 characteristics are NOT included when “bullying becomes harassment”?
Pregnancy and Maternity
Marriage and Civil Partnership
What 5 characteristics can the discrimination of become a hate crime?
Disability Race Gender Reassignment Religion Sexual Orientation
What section of the Equality Act 2010 covers harassment? And what is the key word?
Section 26 - Environment
What section of the Equality Act 2010 covers victimisation? How many characteristics are protected against this?
Section 27 - All 9
Define Unlawful Discrimination
When a person is treated detrimentally due to a protected characteristic
Define Unfair Discrimination
When someone is treated less favourably for any other reason.
Define Direct Discrimination
Treating someone less favourably because of their identity.
Define Indirect Discrimination
Practises, policies or rules which apply to everyone but disadvantage a particular group.
Define Harassment
Unwanted conduct related to a protected characteristic.
Define Victimisation
Treating someone badly after they report experiencing discrimination.
