Equality, Diversity and Inlcusion
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THE IMPACT OF LEGISLATION AND POLICY INITIATIVES ON THE PROMOTION OF EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION.
Equality is a state of being equal in terms of value, quantity or quality. It is about uniformity. It is also about ensuring that people are treated fairly and given fair chances. Equality is not about treating everyone in exactly the same way, it is about recognising and valuing individual needs and seeking to meet them in different ways.
Diversity means differences, varieties, unlikeness. It is understanding and coping with peoples’ differences so that they can be effective using them to one’s advantage.
Inclusion is seen as a universal human right. The aim of inclusion is to embrace all people irrespective of race, gender, disability, medical or other need. It is about giving equal access and opportunities and getting rid of discrimination and intolerance (removal of barriers). It affects all aspects of public life.
Listed below are different diversity strands.
1. Age
2. Disability
3. Gender
4. Sexual Orientation
5. Race and Ethnicity
6. Religion and Belief
However the impact of legislation and policy initiatives on the promotion of equality, diversity and inclusion cannot be over emphasized. Equality and diversity is supported by legislation and policy.
EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY LEGISLATION
This explains the legislation for each of the diversity strands.
1. Equality and diversity – age
The Employment Equality (Age) Regulations 2006 make it illegal for employers to discriminate against employees, trainees or job seekers because of their age and ensure that all workers, regardless of age, have the same rights in terms of training and promotion.
The laws cover everyone either in, or seeking, employment or vocational training - to protect employees of all ages. The regulation also covers direct...
Equality is a state of being equal in terms of value, quantity or quality. It is about uniformity. It is also about ensuring that people are treated fairly and given fair chances. Equality is not about treating everyone in exactly the same way, it is about recognising and valuing individual needs and seeking to meet them in different ways.
Diversity means differences, varieties, unlikeness. It is understanding and coping with peoples’ differences so that they can be effective using them to one’s advantage.
Inclusion is seen as a universal human right. The aim of inclusion is to embrace all people irrespective of race, gender, disability, medical or other need. It is about giving equal access and opportunities and getting rid of discrimination and intolerance (removal of barriers). It affects all aspects of public life.
Listed below are different diversity strands.
1. Age
2. Disability
3. Gender
4. Sexual Orientation
5. Race and Ethnicity
6. Religion and Belief
However the impact of legislation and policy initiatives on the promotion of equality, diversity and inclusion cannot be over emphasized. Equality and diversity is supported by legislation and policy.
EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY LEGISLATION
This explains the legislation for each of the diversity strands.
1. Equality and diversity – age
The Employment Equality (Age) Regulations 2006 make it illegal for employers to discriminate against employees, trainees or job seekers because of their age and ensure that all workers, regardless of age, have the same rights in terms of training and promotion.
The laws cover everyone either in, or seeking, employment or vocational training - to protect employees of all ages. The regulation also covers direct...