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Difficulty: EasyTreating Others with Fairness

The responsibility to treat others with fairness is a key part of British life. This principle is upheld by the Equality Act 2010, which identifies specific qualities that must be respected. Which of the following is a 'protected characteristic' according to this law?

  1. Pregnancy and maternityAnswer
  2. B
    Political beliefs
  3. C
    Level of personal income
  4. D
    Choice of profession

Answer

The correct answer is 'Pregnancy and maternity' because it is one of the specific qualities protected by the Equality Act 2010.
The correct answer is 'Pregnancy and maternity' because the Equality Act 2010 explicitly lists it as one of the nine protected characteristics. This means it is illegal to treat someone unfairly because they are pregnant or have recently given birth.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the primary law governing fairness and discrimination in the UK.
The Equality Act 2010.
This law provides the legal framework for treating others with fairness and protecting them from discrimination.
2
Recall the nine 'protected characteristics' listed in the official handbook.
The characteristics are: age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.
Knowledge of this specific list is required to identify which qualities are legally protected.
3
Evaluate the options against the recognized list of protected characteristics.
Only 'Pregnancy and maternity' appears on the official list.
Other options like political beliefs or income level are not part of the nine protected characteristics defined in the act for this context.

Key Concept

Protected Characteristics under the Equality Act 2010
Estimated Time:45s
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