Year 9 - Citizenship
What is the Equality Act 2010?
Are people treated equally in UK society?
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Unit Summary
Pupils examine what discrimination is and how the law protects people against it, and consider what we can do to create a fairer society and how the UK has progressed in terms of equality.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to explain what equality is and understand how the Equality Act 2010 protects people against discrimination and inequality.
Key Notes
- Equality is the quality of treating people the same, or in a way that is right or reasonable.
- Equity means giving people what they need to have fair access to opportunities.
- Equal oportunity is allowing all people access to the same opportunities, regardless of their background or identity.
- Discrimination means treating people unfairly or differently because of their characteristics or identity.
- The Equality Act 2010 protects people from inequality by making discrimination illegal.
Vocabulary To Learn
- equality: the right of everyone to receive the same treatment
- equal opportunities: allowing all people access to the same opportunities, regardless of their disability, religion, age, ethnicity, gender or sexual orientation
- discrimination: treating people unfairly or differently because of things like their race, gender, or where they come from, instead of treating everyone equally
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Equality means treating everyone the same, so that's the fairest thing to do.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
Equality is the quality of treating people the same, or in a way that is right or reasonable. Equity means giving people what they need to have fair access to opportunities.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'equality'
the right of everyone to receive the same treatment.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: Equality means treating everyone the same, so that's the fairest thing to do. Correction: Treating everyone the same is not always fair. Equality gives the same to all, but equity gives people what they need to have the same chance and opportunities. Equality is about meeting different needs, not pretending everyone is the same.
More Lessons In This Unit
- How far have we made progress on equality in the UK? Study Guide
- What are the effects of discrimination on individuals and groups in society? Study Guide
- What can we do to create a fairer society? Study Guide
- What is discrimination and prejudice? Study Guide
- Why do we need laws on equality in the UK? Study Guide
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