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- Year 10
Equality in modern Britain
I can explain the Equality Act, how it protects people from discrimination, and what to do if I witness discrimination.
- Year 10
Equality in modern Britain
I can explain the Equality Act, how it protects people from discrimination, and what to do if I witness discrimination.
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Key learning points
- The Equality Act of 2010 sets out a list of protected characteristics that are legally safeguarded from discrimination.
- Sex is a protected characteristic, which means it is unlawful to treat someone unfairly because they are male or female.
- Gender reassignment is a protected characteristic.
- These protections apply in many areas of life, including employment, education and access to public services.
- If you witness discrimination of any kind, you should report it to an appropriate person or authority.
Keywords
Equality Act of 2010 - a UK law passed in 2010 that aims to protect individuals from unjust treatment
Discrimination - when people are treated unfairly or differently because of things like their race, sex or beliefs
Common misconception
The Equality Act means treating everyone exactly the same.
The Equality Act is about making sure everyone is treated fairly and has the support they need. Sometimes this means giving extra help or making adjustments so that everyone has the same chances.
To help you plan your year 10 RSHE (PSHE) lesson on: Equality in modern Britain, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 10 RSHE (PSHE) lesson on: Equality in modern Britain, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which word means the state of being equal, especially in status, rights and opportunities?
Q2.A is a rule that everyone in a country must follow.
Q3.Match each situation to whether it shows fair or unfair treatment.
discrimination
reasonable adjustment
equal
fair selection
Q4.Which of these is an example of treating someone fairly at work?
Q5.Why do we need laws about treating people fairly?
Q6.What does it mean to treat someone with respect?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is the Equality Act of 2010 designed to do?
Q2.The Equality Act lists characteristics that are legally protected from unfair treatment.
Q3.Match the term to the correct definition.
a law that aims to protect individuals from unjust treatment
when people are treated unfairly because of their characteristics
a quality or feature that is legally safeguarded from unfair treatment