Protected Characteristics Discrimination Scenario Cards

Clara and her friends want to go swimming at the new pool that has opened in town. Clara uses a wheelchair. There is no ramp access to enter the building, there are only stairs. Is this discrimination?

• True

• False

Which protected characteristic is being discriminated against?

• Disability

• Race

• Gender

• Age

Lulia and Eva are having a baby. Lulia asks her manager for the afternoon off so she can go to her antenatal appointment. Her manager declines but allows her male colleague time off to attend a similar appointment with his wife. Is this discrimination?

• True

• False

Which protected characteristic is being discriminated against?

• Pregnancy and maternity

• Race

• Religion or belief

• Sexual orientation

Mirabel has worked for many years in a factory where she works night-shifts. She recently got married and her manager has now asked her to leave. Her manager thinks women should be at home looking after the family. Is this discrimination?

• True

• False

Thamid has just finished a course in hair and beauty. He applies for a job at a local beauty salon but is told he has not got the job. The manager explains people who use the salon would prefer to receive beauty treatments from a woman. Is this discrimination?

• True

• False

Which protected characteristic is being discriminated against?

• Sex (Gender)

• Age

• Religion

• Disability

Ivy is from Kenya and has recently completed a university degree in maths. She has applied for a job at a finance company but didn’t get it. The people who were appointed were less qualified than Ivy but were White British. The company felt that some customers would prefer this. Is this discrimination?

• True

• False

Which protected characteristic is being discriminated against?

• Race

• Gender

• Age

• Religion

Najib and his brother always catch the bus together to go to the library. Recently, Najib’s brother made a complaint against the bus driver for using offensive language about his religion. When Najib and his brother next try to catch the bus, the driver will not let either of them board. Is this discrimination?

• True

• False