Equality & Diversity

Objectives By the end of these activities, students will be able to: Recognise that stereotyping and discrimination limits opportunities unfairly and illegally

1. Stereotyping statements What is stereotyping? Give an example of stereotyping in the workplace. Work in small groups. Look at the stereotyping statements and decide if it is true or false?

1. Stereotyping statements Equality Act 2010 – Provides a legal framework to protect the rights of individuals – To enhance equality for all – There are 9 groups that have protected characteristics – Can you name all 9?

1. Stereotyping statements Equality Act Age 2.Disability 3.Gender reassignment 4.Pregnancy and maternity 5.Race 6.Religion and belief 7.Sex 8.Sexual Orientation 9.Marriage and Civil Partnership

2. Job Adverts Look at the job adverts on the worksheet – Do you think it is fair to advertise in this way? – Who might not be able to apply if the job is advertised like this? – What does this tell you about the thoughts of these employers? – Is it legal to advertise jobs in this way?

3. What do people do? Half the class will look at the case study for Michael and the other half the case study for Michaela What will your person be doing two years after leaving school? What will your person be doing when they are 30 years old?

3. What do people do? Now look at the characteristics for Michael and Michaela……..

2. Job Adverts Michael Marr is 16 years old, he….. Is popular with teachers and other kids Enjoys trying new things Has achieved good grades in English, Maths, Geography, Chemistry, Physics & PE Is interested in helping people Likes learning

2. Job Adverts Michaela Marr is 16 years old, she….. Is popular with teachers and other kids Enjoys trying new things Has achieved good grades in English, Maths, Geography, Chemistry, Physics & PE Is interested in helping people Likes learning

3. What do people do? The characteristics are exactly the same! Were there differences between the future of Michael and Michaela? Why was this?

4. Reflection – Equality & Diversity Why is it important to offer the same opportunity to all? Are there sometimes situations where employers can say they need a particular type of person? Are there situations where you have judged someone unfairly? Have you ever been judged unfairly?