3. Equality and Diversity
By the end of this topic you will be able to:
- State what is meant by equal opportunities, prejudice and stereotyping
- State the relevance for door supervisors of The Equality Act 2006, Race Relations Act, the Sex Discrimination Act and the Disability Discrimination Act
- State how these Acts may be enforced
- Describe what is meant by ‘Anti Discriminatory Practices
Definition of Diversity
“of several different kinds”
It means understanding that each individual is unique, and recognizing our individual differences. These can be along the dimensions of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, age, physical abilities, religious beliefs, political beliefs, or other ideologies.
Definition of Diversity
“of several different kinds”
It means understanding that each individual is unique, and recognizing our individual differences. These can be along the dimensions of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, age, physical abilities, religious beliefs, political beliefs, or other ideologies.
Definition of Equality
“the same in amount, size or value etc
Equality is about ensuring everybody has an equal opportunity, and is not treated differently or discriminated against because of their characteristics.
“attitudes and behaviour developed from a person’s environment”
Principles or standards of behaviour; one’s judgement of what is important in life.
| Values | Type | Willing to…. |
| Primary | Children, Freedom, Religious beliefs, Country | Die for |
| Secondary | Demonstrations, Protests, Strikes, Defending property | Fight for |
| Tertiary | Tolerance, Good manners, Tidiness, Hygiene | Personal |
Prejudice
A preconceived opinion (for or against) based on little or no fact or a faulty or inflexible generalisation.
Prejudice may not be based on an actual experience – it may just be an attitude or feeling towards someone. It is important for door supervisors to recognise these feelings and ensure that prejudice does not get in the way of clear and rational thinking.
Discrimination
Behaviour based on prejudice that favours one person or group over another.
Direct discrimination
Where a person is treated less favourable than another because of race, ethnicity, colour or nationality.
Indirect discrimination
This is where a policy is enforced which appears to apply to everyone but in fact adversely affects a racial minority group.
Right to Refuse or Discrimination – Q & A
| Policy | Verdict |
| Refusing entry to people wearing headgear | Indirect discrimination – this could include people who wear headgear because of religion, e.g. Sikhs |
| Refusing entry to people wearing trainers | Indirect discrimination – this could include people who wear headgear because of religion, e.g. Sikhs |
Definition of stereotyping?
Putting people into specific groups and judging them by that, even though it may be a wrong assumption
Relevant Legislation:
The Equality Act 2006
Race Relations Act 1976
Race Relations (Amendment) Act 2000
Sex Discrimination Acts 1975 & 1986
Equal Pay Act 1970
Disability Discrimination Act 1995
Human Rights Act 1998
Anti-Discriminatory Practice
- Skills
- Experience
- Values
- Knowledge