What is the Equality Act 2010?

What is the Equality Act 2010?

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. In this lesson, we will look at what equality means and begin to look at the role, impact and origins of the Equality Act 2010.

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  • Contains depictions of discriminatory behaviour.

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Adult supervision suggested

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5 Questions

Q1.
Which of these is NOT a protected characteristic in the Equality Act 2010?
Disability
Correct answer: Height
Marriage
Sex
Q2.
In which year was the Equality Act introduced?
1928
1997
Correct answer: 2010
2020
Q3.
What does equality mean?
Correct answer: Ensuring that every individual has an equal opportunity to make the most of their lives and talents.
System of social organisation in which all property is owned by the community and each person contributes and receives according to their ability and needs
Q4.
True or false. The Equality Act 2010 was the first law passed to address issues of equality in UK society.
Correct answer: False
True
Q5.
True or false. The Equality Act 2010 was never given Royal Assent by the Queen.
Correct answer: False
True

Lesson appears in

UnitCitizenship / Are people treated equally in UK society?

Citizenship