Understanding Different Types of Discrimination

What is racial discrimination?

• Treating people differently based on their age

• Treating people differently based on their race or ethnicity

• Treating people differently based on their gender

• Treating people differently based on their religion

Which of the following is an example of gender discrimination?

• A company refusing to hire someone because they are over 50

• A school not allowing students to wear religious symbols

• A woman being paid less than a man for the same job

• A person being denied access to a building due to a disability

What is disability discrimination?

• Treating someone unfavourably because of their disability

• Treating someone unfavourably because of their age

• Treating someone unfavourably because of their gender

• Treating someone unfavourably because of their race

Which law in Great Britain protects individuals from age discrimination?

• The Equality Act 2010

• The Human Rights Act 1998

• The Race Relations Act 1976

• The Disability Discrimination Act 1995

What is religious discrimination?

• Treating someone differently because of their gender

• Treating someone differently because of their religious beliefs

• Treating someone differently because of their age

• Treating someone differently because of their disability

Which of the following is an example of discrimination in education?

• A school providing extra support for students with disabilities

• A university offering scholarships based on academic merit

• A school refusing admission to a student because of their race

• A college organising cultural exchange programmes

What is the primary purpose of the Equality Act 2010 in Great Britain?

• To promote economic growth

• To protect individuals from discrimination in the workplace and wider society

• To regulate trade between countries

• To establish educational standards

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

• Race

• Gender

• Hair colour

• Disability

What is an example of indirect discrimination?

• A company policy that requires all employees to work on Sundays, which disadvantages those who observe religious practices on that day

• A manager making derogatory comments about an employee's age

• A school refusing to admit students with disabilities

• A landlord refusing to rent to someone because of their race

Which of the following is a potential consequence of discrimination in education?

• Increased diversity in the classroom

• Equal opportunities for all students

• Lower academic performance for affected students

• Improved teacher-student relationships