The Equality Act (2010) and modern Britain
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can describe the key points of the Equality Act of 2010 and its impact on modern Britain.
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.
Teacher tip
Before teaching this lesson, you might wish to speak to your RSHE/PSHE lead about policies relating to RSHE and equality in your setting.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Lesson video
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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
Q3.There are four types of discrimination: direct, indirect, harassment and...
Q4.Frank uses a wheelchair, he has arrived for an interview but he cannot enter the building because there is no wheelchair ramp. What type of discrimination is this?
Q5. duty encourages public bodies to consider where a person comes from and their background when putting services in place.
Q6.Which of the following is an impact of the Equality Act?
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