Equality Act - Advantages and disadvantages table in A Level and IB Health & Social Care

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Created by: Jasmine Beechey
Created on: 15-12-12 13:20

Equality Act

Advantages

Protection Against Types Of Discrimination - Direct, Indirect, Harassment and Victimisation in Services
Includes; Men, Women, Sexuality, Race, Ethnicity, Disability Including Health Condition and Age
Protects From Discrimination In; Employment, Education, Housing, Provision of Goods, Facilities and Services & Transport
Clear Statements About Who It Applies To

Disadvantages

Victim Can Only Take Action If They Have Knowledge/Understanding Of The Legislation
Victims May Be Disadvantaged By Language & Cultural/Legal Understanding
Discrimination Is Often Covert - Hard To Identify

Evaluation

The Equality Act covers protection against many types of discrimination within employment, education and more. However, discrimination can be hard to identify if it is covert.

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