Multi-dimensional approaches to diversity: the Hackney Experience Rosalind Hardie Ejiohuo Head of Equality and Diversity

Today Focus on positive duties Why strand-specific approach can fail some target groups Examples of positive action initiatives Addressing concerns

Case study – Croydon Domestic violence Gendered approach Equalities impact and consultation revealed particular issues for Asian women and gay men in service design Revised approach less “European” and heterosexual without losing gender violence analysis Improved outcomes

Case study – Road safety - Hackney Race and age (and possibly class?) Pedestrian casualties Disproportional numbers Intergenerational initiatives to address why African and African Caribbean parents seem to have fewer road safety skills

Case study – White Ribbon Day work - Hackney Gender and sexuality and race and immigration status and disability and faith Today’s focus Black, minority ethnic and refugee women

Case study - Education Race and gender (and social class) Recruitment drive – black male teaching assistants Supported around NVQs Encouraged to train as teachers

Concerns about multi-dimensional approach Local plans to implement Equalities Review approach to revised statutory schemes Some concerns at local level reflect national debate around Discrimination Law Review Importance of acknowledging strand specific sensitivities

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