Understanding Equality and Diversity

What is the Equality Act 2010 primarily designed to do?

• Protect people from discrimination in the workplace and wider society

• Increase taxes for higher earners

• Regulate international trade agreements

• Promote educational reforms

Which of the following is NOT a protected characteristic under the Equality Act 2010?

• Age

• Marital Status

• Political Affiliation

• Religion or Belief

What does the term "intersectionality" refer to?

• The crossing of major highways in urban areas

• The interconnected nature of social categorizations such as race, class, and gender

• A mathematical concept in set theory

• The study of intersections in road traffic management

What is the gender pay gap?

• The difference in pay between employees of different genders in the same job roles

• The difference in pay between employees of different ages

• The average difference in pay between men and women across all roles in the workforce

• A government policy to reduce employment rates

Which of the following best describes ableism?

• A system of belief that values people based on their ability to perform physical tasks

• Discrimination in favor of able-bodied people

• A policy promoting the employment of disabled people

• Both A and B

How can organizations promote equality and diversity in the workplace?

• By implementing a uniform dress code

• Through diversity training and inclusive hiring practices

• By paying everyone the same salary, regardless of position

• Limiting the number of languages spoken in the workplace

Why is it important to consider intersectionality when discussing discrimination?

• Because it can help identify single-axis frameworks that overlook certain aspects of discrimination

• It is only important in legal contexts

• Intersectionality is a concept from physics that has little relevance to discrimination

• Because it simplifies the discussion by focusing on one form of discrimination at a time

What impact does the gender pay gap have on society?

• It promotes economic growth by encouraging competition

• It contributes to economic inequality between genders

• It has no significant impact on society

• It encourages more people to pursue higher education

Which strategy is NOT effective in combating ableism?

• Promoting awareness and understanding of disabilities

• Implementing policies that specifically disadvantage people with disabilities

• Encouraging the inclusion of people with disabilities in all areas of public life

• Providing reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities