1. Key Characteristics and Inequalities of Equality and Diversity Liz Leigh Adult & Community Development Manager …. to ensure a service which is welcoming and responsive to the needs of all the communities of Knowsley…. (Knowsley FACE’s E&D Mission Statement) NLiDC Partner Training Equality and Diversity 25 th June 2009

2. Key Characteristics of Race & Ethnicity Treating a person/group less favourable because of their cultural background Establishment of customs and practices which systematically reflect and produce racial inequalities Race & Ethnicity Continued isolation of different cultures / insufficient integration between all minorities

3. Key Characteristics of Disability An disability or impairment that has a substantial impact on an individual’s ability to carry out every day activities

4. Key characteristics of Gender Recognition of an individuals’ right to express their sexuality without fear of discrimination

5. Key Characteristics of Age Change in age population Adults required to work beyond 60/65 to maintain their level of income in retirement Reluctance of employers to employ older people conflicts with law

6. Key Characteristic of Sexuality Individual’s right to express their sexuality without fear of discrimination 1 in 10 people identify themselves as gay, lesbian or bisexual LGB communities have higher rate of mental illness Very high levels of abuse/bullying experienced by young gay people

7. Key characteristic of Religion A set of beliefs and practices representing different cultures and faiths

8. Inequalities of Race & Ethnicity High levels of unemployment among minorities disabled people are still at far greater risk of poverty than non- disabled people Bangladeshi and Pakistani men are three times more likely to be unemployed than white men the educational attainment of Black Caribbean boys consistently falls below that of their female and white peers the gap between men's and women's earnings has changed little in the last five years. Continued isolation of different cultures / insufficient integration between all minorities

9. Inequalities of Disability % of adults with disabilities on state benefits Disparity of earnings (9% - 11% men earn less, 6%-11% women earn less) Higher levels of bullying in the workplace

10. Despite increase in top jobs in local authorities (CE) the ‘glass ceiling’ is still evident Disparity of salaries between M/F doing similar roles Inequalities of Gender

11. Inequalities of Age Disparity of pay for older people Insufficient support / care for older people At least 40% of people who retire early feel they have been forced to against their will

12. Inequalities of Sexuality continued discrimination within cultures/workplace Lack of awareness

13. Inequalities of Religion Lack of awareness/ Tolerance of different religion/cultures Increase in harassment of Muslim communities (post 9/11) Increase in ‘stop & search’ practices of Asian community

14. ACAS – www.acas.org.ukwww.acas.org.uk Age Positive – www.agepositive.gov.ukwww.agepositive.gov.uk Anti-bullying Alliance – www.anti-bullyingalliance.orgwww.anti-bullyingalliance.org Bully on Line – www.bullyonline.org.ukwww.bullyonline.org.uk Commission for Equality & Human Rights – www.cehr.org.ukwww.cehr.org.uk Disability Discrimination Information – www.disability.gov.ukwww.disability.gov.uk Disability Rights Commission – www.drc-gb.orgwww.drc-gb.org Diversity Action – www.diversityaction.co.ukwww.diversityaction.co.uk Employers’ Forum on Age – www.efa.org.ukwww.efa.org.uk Equality Works – www.equalityworks.co.ukwww.equalityworks.co.uk Equal Opportunities Commission – www.eoc.org.ukwww.eoc.org.uk Gender Trust – www.gendertrust.org.ukwww.gendertrust.org.uk Press for Change – www.pfc.org.ukwww.pfc.org.uk Royal Association of Disability & Rehabilitation – www.radar.org.ukwww.radar.org.uk Trades Union Congress – www.tuc.org.ukwww.tuc.org.uk Stonewall – www.stonewall.org.ukwww.stonewall.org.uk Useful Websites