Inequality quiz

What is the gender pay gap?

A measure of income inequality between genders

The average salary for all genders in a workplace

A financial reward for gender diversity initiatives

The ratio of men to women in a given profession

___________ is discrimination against people with disabilities.

Ableism

Racism

Bias

What is Xenophobia

the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people, regardless of race or income.

Policies and practices within institutions that result in the disproportionate impact on certain racial groups

Discrimination against individuals from other countries.

Class ______ is illustrated by income disparities between different social classes.

Inequality

Bias

Segregation

A belief that one race is superior to another. Match this statement to the correct definition

Ethnocentrism

Microaggression

Racism

Ableism

What legislation in the UK specifically protects pregnant women from discrimination in the workplace?

Maternity Protection Act 2016

The Equality Act 2010.

Women's Employment Rights Act 2012

Pregnancy Discrimination Act 2005

What is the maximum statutory maternity leave available to pregnant employees in the UK?

6 weeks

26 weeks

52 weeks

2 years

Which organisation in the UK is responsible for handling claims of discrimination in employment matters?

Human Rights Commission

Equality and Human Rights Commission

Employment Rights Authority

Discrimination Tribunal

Pregnant employees are entitled to the same opportunities for promotion and career advancement as their non-pregnant colleagues.

True

False

Under the Equality Act 2010, what constitutes a disability?

Any temporary health condition

A physical or mental impairment that has a substantial and long-term adverse effect on a person's ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities

Any health condition, regardless of its impact on daily activities

A disability diagnosed by a medical professional

What is the maximum penalty an employer may face for disability discrimination under the Equality Act 2010?

£10,000 fine

Unlimited fine

Written warning

Mandatory training for all employees

What percentage of adults in the UK have reported having a disability, according to recent numbers?

Around 5%

Roughly 15%

About 25%

Nearly 50%

How many disabled workers in the UK have faced some form of harassment or discrimination at work?

About 10%

Around 25%

Nearly 50%

Over 75%

Which principle advocates for equality between men and women?

Gender parity

Gender equality

Gender bias

What is one potential consequence of excluding women from the workforce

Increased productivity

Gender discrimination

Improved workplace harmony

Gender dysphoria is a medical condition that some individuals may experience.

True

False

Which international organization works towards promoting gender equality and women's empowerment?

UNESCO

WHO

UN Women

What is one way to reduce the risk of excluding women from work?

Implementing gender quotas

Providing preferential treatment to men

Ignoring gender disparities

What is on potential consequence of excluding women from the workplace?

Increased productivity

Gender equality

Gender discrimination

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