Equality and Diversity

Front

What is the name of the legislation that states discrimination against a person with one of the protected characteristics is illegal?

Back

Equality Act 2010

Front

Which one of the following is NOT one of the 9 protected characteristic?
Religion, Age, Wealth, Disability

Back

Wealth

Answer explanation

The Equality Act 2010 identifies nine groups of "protected characteristics" against which discrimination is illegal. These are:

·         Age

·         Disability

·         Gender reassignment

·         Marriage and Civil Partnership

·         Pregnancy and maternity

·         Race

·         Religion or belief

·         Sex (gender)

·         Sexual orientation

Front

What word is used to describe the following? Everyone is different. We have different beliefs and attitudes. We have different characteristics. We don't all look the same.

Back

Diversity

Front

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of diversity in the workplace? Increased productivity, Increased creativity, Promotes a happy workplace, Keeps wages low

Back

Keeps wages low

Front

What is the term used when people feel welcome and valued for who they are in the workplace?

Back

Inclusion

Front

Is it acceptable to tell jokes or make offensive comments about gay or lesbian people?

Back

No, according to the Equality Act 2010 it is discrimination (sexual orientation).

Front

Bullying or harassment in the workplace is always unacceptable

Back

True

Front

Assuming that everyone in the same ethnic, racial or cultural group act the same and share the same beliefs or attitudes is ....

Back

stereotyping

Front

Equality means...

Back

Everyone has equal opportunities and chances

Front

Beliefs are...

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Strongly held opinions