EDI - Discrimination - Week 17

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Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)

Discrimination

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this session, you will:

✅Identify the nine protected characteristics in the Equality Act 2010.

✅Describe the four main types of discrimination (direct, indirect, harassment, victimisation).

✅Link discrimination to real-life examples.

What skills will you gain?

Today’s session could help you develop skills such as...

PD sessions highlight key life and employability skills.

Each topic and activity is designed to help you grow in confidence, stay safe, and prepare for life beyond college.

• Communication

• Active listening

• Critical thinking

• Problem-solving

• Teamwork

• Collaboration

• Empathy

• Ethical awareness

• Decision-making

• Emotional intelligence

• Confidence

• Analytical thinking

• Conflict resolution

• Self-awareness

• Professionalism

• Personal accountability

What do you think Discrimination means?​

What do you think discrimination means?

Can you name any of the protected characteristics?

Protected characteristics

Protected Characteristics

1.Age

2. Disability

3. Gender reassignment

4. Marriage and civil partnership

5. Pregnancy and maternity

6. Race

7. Religion or belief

8. Sex

9. Sexual orientation

Protected Characteristic Match

Protected Characteristics:

1.Age

2. Disability

3. Gender reassignment

4. Marriage and civil partnership

5. Pregnancy and maternity

6. Race

7. Religion or belief

8. Sex

9. Sexual orientation

Definitions:

A. Being pregnant, having a baby, or on maternity leave.

B. Includes colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin.

C. Having a physical or mental impairment that has a long-term impact on daily activities.

D. The physical and biological aspects of an individual.

E. Having a particular religion or belief (including no belief).

F. Being of a particular age or age group.

G. Being legally married or in a civil partnership.

H. Being attracted to people of the same sex, opposite sex, or both.

I. Transitioning or having transitioned from one gender to another.

Protected Characteristic Match

Discrimination Detectives...

Discrimination Detectives...

Were any examples harder to agree on?

Why might people disagree?

What types of discrimination do you think there are?

Types of Discrimination

Types of Discrimination

Types of Discrimination

Types of Discrimination

Types of Discrimination

How will knowing about discrimination help my personal brand?

Resources

• Types of discrimination in the Equality Act

• Equality Act 2010

• Discrimination: your rights: How you can be discriminated against - GOV.UK

• Protected characteristics | EHRC