Equality and diversity

Aims and objectives:

• Understand equality and diversity
• The Equality Act 2010
• The nine protected characteristics
• Equality and inequality
• Discrimination - what this is
• Stereotyping and prejudice
• Discrimination in society and communities
• Physical diversity in the community
• Diversity in communities, the benefits
• The impact of discrimination & prejudice on others
• The Human Rights Act and Conventions
• The Equality Act in the workplace
• Positive Action
• Organisations that promote equality and diversity