How far have we made progress on equality in the UK?

How far have we made progress on equality in the UK?

Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. In this lesson, we will look at the progress that has been made towards equality in the UK. Using same sex relationships as a case study, we will explore how different laws have had a negative or positive impact on the LGBTQ community.

Content guidance

  • Contains depictions of discriminatory behaviour.

Supervision

Adult supervision suggested.

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5 Questions

Q1.
What is the definition of race?
'Race' is treating someone unfairly because of their race, colour, nationality or ethnic or national origins.
Correct answer: 'Race' refers to the protected characteristic of Race. It refers to a group of people defined by their race, colour, and nationality (including citizenship), ethnic or national origins.
Q2.
What is the definition of racism?
Correct answer: 'Racism' is treating someone unfairly because of their race, colour, nationality or ethnic or national origins.
'Racism' refers to the protected characteristic of Race. It refers to a group of people defined by their race, colour, and nationality (including citizenship), ethnic or national origins.
Q3.
When was the Equality Act introduced?
1990
2000
Correct answer: 2010
2018
Q4.
True or false, the Equal Pay Act 1970 was designed to stop Men being paid more than Women for doing the same job?
False
Correct answer: True
Q5.
True or false, Women could vote before the Representation of the People Act 1918?
Correct answer: False
True

5 Questions

Q1.
What was Alan Turing's role in World War 2?
Correct answer: Cracking intercepted coded messages
Naval Commander
Q2.
In which year was the Equality Act introduced?
1891
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.
When was the Marriage (Same-Sex Couples) that legalised same-sex marriage introduced?
1900
1963
Correct answer: 2013
2020
Q5.
Roughly, how many disabled people experience difficulties related to their impairment in accessing public, commercial and leisure goods and services?
A Tenth
Correct answer: A Third
None

Lesson appears in

UnitCitizenship / Are people treated equally in UK society?

Citizenship