the right of everyone to receive the same treatment

allowing all people access to the same opportunities, regardless of their disability, religion, age, ethnicity, gender or sexual orientation

treating people unfairly or differently because of things like their race, gender, or where they come from, instead of treating everyone equally

What is the Equality Act 2010?

Citizenship

What is discrimination and prejudice?

What are the effects of discrimination on individuals and groups in society?

Why do we need laws on equality in the UK?

How far have we made progress on equality in the UK?

What can we do to create a fairer society?

Pupils examine what discrimination is and how the law protects people against it, and consider what we can do to create a fairer society and how the UK has progressed in terms of equality.

Are people treated equally in UK society?

a simplified view of a group of people; stereotypes can be positive or negative

when a person develops negative attitudes or feelings about a person or group before getting to know them, often based on stereotypes they hold

treating people unfairly or differently because of things like their race, or where they come from, instead of treating everyone equally

treating people unfairly or differently because of things like their race, gender or where they come from, instead of treating everyone equally

rules, usually made by Parliament, that are used to order the way in which a society behaves

when things are not fair or equal for everyone

when people are not treated fairly or equally

practical steps designed to try to raise public awareness or influence key decision-makers

Are people treated equally in UK society?

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