Diversity Inclusion and Teamworking Flashcards
Can you define unconscious bias?
Having prejudice against someone, (unknowingly) which puts them at a unfair disadvantage
What different types of bias are you aware of?
- Affinity bias
- Confirmation bias
- Conformity bias
- Unconscious bias
Are you aware of how the RICS encourage inclusion and diversity?
Yes, the RICS Inclusive Employer Quality Mark (IEQM). Used to promote and recognise best practice in diversity and inclusion within the surveying profession.
What UK legislation related to equality and anti-discrimination?
The Equality Act (2010)
What are the 9 protected characteristics under the Equality Act? (2010)
- Age
- Disability
- Gender Reassignment
- Marriage and Civil Partnership
- Pregnancy and maternity
- Race
- Religion or belief
- Sex
- Sexual orientation
What are the 4 types of discrimination under the Equality Act 2010?
- Direct Discrimination
- Indirect Discrimination
- Harassment
- Victimisation
What is discrimination?
Discrimination is the unjust [or wrongful] or prejudicial treatment of individuals or groups based on a protected characteristic
What is direct discrimination?
Direct discrimination occurs where someone is treated less favourably directly because of:
- A protective characteristic they possess
- A protected characteristic of someone they are associated with
What is indirect discrimination?
- Less obvious than direct discrimination and can often be unintended.
- For example – an organisation includes a clause that forces all employees to work on Sunday. This puts Christians at a particular disadvantage as it is common knowledge that Sunday is a day of worship for Christians.
What is harassment?
Harassment comprises of unwanted behaviour that makes another person feel intimidated
What is Victimisation?
- Victimisation is when an employee suffers ‘detriment’ - something that causes disadvantage
o making an allegation of discrimination
o giving evidence relating to a complaint about discrimination
What are planning authorities’ duties under the Equality Act 2010?
- Eliminate unlawful discrimination
- Advance equality of opportunity
- Foster good relations between communities
Can you name any of the articles under the Human Rights Act 1998?
Article 2 - Right to life
Article 6 - Right to a fair trial
What is equality?
Equality is about ensuring everybody is treated the same and has equal opportunity.
What is diversity?
Appreciating and valuing that each individual is unique and recognising our individual differences in a positive light.
What is diversity in the workplace?
Workplace diversity ensures a company hires a wide range of diverse individuals. Diversity is often misconceived as solely multicultural matters however it also applies to diversity of gender
What is inclusion?
Inclusion is everyone feeling and/or being valued and welcomed within a given setting (e.g. your team)
What are the benefits of having a diverse and inclusive team?
Opens up new talent
Increased respect and understanding of different cultures
Different skill sets and creativity
What is your ED&I objective for personal development?
- To deliver an ED&I presentation as part of our social value responsibilities
What is affinity bias?
- Affinity bias is an unconscious bias that causes people to gravitate toward others who appear to be like them (including those with similar interests)
What is confirmation bias?
- The tendency to look for evidence that supports your beliefs
- E.g. imagine that a person holds a belief that left-handed people are more creative than right-handed people.
What is attribution bias?
Attributing behaviour entirely to personality rather than circumstantial or environmental factors
* You might draw some conclusions about the other driver’s character based on their poor driving.
What is the Halo Effect?
- The Halo Effect is where a positive trait is transferred onto a person without anything really being known about that person.
- EXAMPLE: Those who dress professionally are often seen as more capable in an office environment
What is the Equality Act 2010?
The Equality Act was introduced in 2010 and gives legal protection from discrimination in the workplace and in wider society
9 protected characteristics
