LGBT people in modern Britain

RSHE (PSHE)

The Equality Act (2010) and modern Britain

Marriage equality

Diversity and the law in modern Britain

This unit explores how to respect people in diverse relationships by examining The Equality Act, the experiences of LGBT people in modern Britain, and the journey to marriage equality.

Communities: How can we understand and respect different types of relationships?

Discriminatory behaviour or images, whether on the grounds of race, gender, disability, religion or belief or sexual orientation, or otherwise.

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Historic or outdated representations of people that may portray inequality or injustice.

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce, poverty, deprivation.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Depiction of war, threats of war, death or the aftermath of war.

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

When was homosexuality partially decriminalised in England and Wales?

What does the Equality Act aim to protect LGBT people from?

Which of these people is known for their role in politics?

unjust treatment of different categories of people

the state of being equal, especially in status, rights & opportunities

Match each word to its correct definition.

If you witness any form of bullying, including relating to someone who identifies as LGBT, you should ...

{{}} helped Britain win World War Two by cracking Germany's secret codes.

Which of these is a protected characteristic under UK equality law?

Which word describes aggressive pressure or intimidation?

What has happened to rights for different groups in Britain over time?

to prevent unfair treatment and promote fairness

What is the main purpose of equality laws in the UK?

Match the situation to the area of life it relates to.

they have done something positive that benefits others

they have worked in a government department

What does it mean when we say someone has made a 'contribution' to society?

Starter Quiz

Which of these is a protected characteristic under UK equality law?