Discrimination

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Discrimination &

The Equality Act

When you hear the word discrimination, what words come to mind?

WHAT IS DISCRIMINATION?

Treating someone unfairly because of who they are.

Examples:

• Not hiring someone because of their race

• Bullying someone for their disability

• Excluding someone because of their religion

Which of these are examples of discrimination?

A

A school refusing wheelchair access

B

Choosing a football team based on skill

C

Mocking someone’s accent

D

Not letting someone wear religious clothing

Have you ever felt treated unfairly because of who you are?”

1

Yes

2

No

3

Not Sure

4

Prefer not to say

THE EQUALITY ACT

The Equality Act (2010)

The Equality Act is a law that protects people from discrimination in school, work, and society.

It applies to YOU, not just adults.

9 Protected Characteristics

Protected characteristics to include:

• Age

• Disability

• Gender reassignment

• Marriage & civil partnership

• Pregnancy & maternity

• Race

• Religion or belief

• Sex

• Sexual orientation

The Equality Act only applies to adults

A

True

B

False

Schools must follow the Equality Act

A

True

B

False

Treating everyone the same is always fair

A

True

B

False

A student is told they can’t join a school trip because of their disability - this is discrimination

A

True

B

False

Men and women are legally required to be paid the same for the same work

A

True

B

False

C

Which age group experiences the most workplace discrimination in the UK?

A

Under 25

B

25–40

C

Over 50

Drag and Drop

Equality Act

NOT Equality Act

Pregnancy

Hobbies

Accent

Age

Cool Fact:
👵 The oldest person to ever live (verified) was Jeanne Calment, who lived to 122 years and 164 days

Who gets the lifeboat?

Scenario

You are on a boat that has developed a serious problem.

There is one lifeboat with limited spaces.

You must decide who gets a seat.

⚠️ This is about decision-making, not right or wrong answers.

Information Given:

You may ONLY use the information given.

1️⃣ A 70-year-old retired teacher
2️⃣ A 22-year-old influencer
3️⃣ A single parent with two young children
4️⃣ A person with a physical disability
5️⃣ A doctor
6️⃣ A person who has been in prison
7️⃣ A refugee who does not speak English fluently
8️⃣ A teenager “often in trouble at school”

Task

In your group:

• Choose 5 people to save

• Rank them 1–5

• Be ready to explain why

🕒 Time: 8–10 minutes

8

m

00

s

+30 s

Who would you save first?

1

A 70-year-old retired teacher

2

A 22-year-old influencer

3

A single parent with two young children

4

A person with a physical disability

5

A doctor

6

A person who has been in prison

The Twist

🚨 NEW INFORMATION REVEALED

• The retired teacher volunteers at a youth centre

• The influencer raises money for mental health charities

• The disabled person is a marathon coach

• The ex-prisoner was wrongly convicted

• The refugee is a qualified engineer

• The “troublemaker” is a young carer

Would you change your decision now?

A

Yes

B

No

C

Not Sure

D

Answer D

Discuss as a class:

• What assumptions did we make?

• Why did we make them?

• Which details changed our opinions?

Where might decisions like this happen in real life?

Drag and Drop

Dangerous

Lazy

Weak

Unskilled

Disability

Refugee

Prison

Teenager

Today I realised that I sometimes judge people based on…

Equality isn’t about who we like more – it’s about fairness and rights

Non Screen Activity

“The Hiring Game”

How it works:

• Give CVs

• Ask them to choose who to “hire”.

Discussion:

• Why were certain people chosen?

• How does discrimination appear in recruitment?

• What should fair hiring look like?

This one usually hits hard 💥