What is discrimination and prejudice?
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Key learning points
- In this lesson, we will look at what the terms 'prejudice' and 'discrimination' mean and the different kinds of discrimination that can take place in society.
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- Contains depictions of discriminatory behaviour.
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Adult supervision suggested.
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5 Questions
Q1.
Which of these is NOT a protected characteristic in the Equality Act 2010?
Disability
Marriage
Sex
Q2.
In which year was the Equality Act introduced?
1928
1997
2020
Q3.
What does equality mean?
System of social organisation in which all property is owned by the community and each person contributes and receives according to their ability and needs
Q4.
True or false. The Equality Act 2010 was the first law passed to address issues of equality in UK society.
True
Q5.
True or false. The Equality Act 2010 was never given Royal Assent by the Queen.
True
5 Questions
Q1.
Which of the below is not a type of discrimination?
Direct discrimination
Discrimination by perception
Indirect discrimination
Q2.
A stereotype is...
A true statement made about a person
Q3.
True or false, stereotypes are often true?
True
Q4.
What is the name of the ACT that protects people against discrimination?
The Everyone Equal Act 2019
Q5.
Prejudice is
Making a decision about someone once you know them