The Equality Act (2010) and modern Britain
I can describe the key points of the Equality Act of 2010 and its impact on modern Britain.
The Equality Act (2010) and modern Britain
I can describe the key points of the Equality Act of 2010 and its impact on modern Britain.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- The Equality Act applies to various areas, including employment, education, access to goods and services, and housing.
- There are nine protected characteristics including age, disability, pregnancy and maternity, race and religion.
- The Equality Act aims to protect individuals from discrimination, harassment, and victimisation.
- Employers and service providers have specific duties under the Act to promote equality and prevent discrimination.
Keywords
Equality Act of 2010 - a UK law passed in 2010 that aims to protect individuals from unjust treatment
Protected characteristics - nine specific attributes such as age, disability, and race which are safeguarded by the Equality Act of 2010
Discrimination - when people are treated unfairly or differently because of things like their race, gender or beliefs
Harassment - when someone repeatedly bothers, bullies or disturbs another person, making them feel unsafe, uncomfortable or upset
Common misconception
Discrimination is always direct.
Discrimination can take different forms, including direct, indirect, harassment and victimisation.
Equipment
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Lesson video
Loading...
Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is equality?
Q2.Which of the following is not a characteristic?
Q3.What is inclusivity?
Q4.Match the word to its correct definition.
the design of products or services for people with disabilities
the barriers experienced by a person with impairments
changes made to remove or reduce disadvantages felt by disabled people
Q5.What is ableism?
Q6.Not giving an older person a job because of their age is a form of...
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Who is protected by the Equality Act?
Q2.Match the word to the correct definition.
a 2010 UK law that aims to protect individuals from unjust treatment
nine specific attributes which are safeguarded by the Equality Act
when people are treated unfairly because of their characteristics
when someone repeatedly bothers, bullies or disturbs another person