Unit 21 Rights And Responsibilities

1. Which of the following is a stereotype?

The best day of the week is Saturday

All young people are intimidating

Another word for 'straight' is heterosexual

A stereotype is where people make a judgement on someone based on preconceived ideas or previous experiences. For example, if someone has had an experience in the past where a teenager was shouting and swearing, they might think that ALL teenagers are like that.

Explanation

A stereotype is where people make a judgement on someone based on preconceived ideas or previous experiences. For example, if someone has had an experience in the past where a teenager was shouting and swearing, they might think that ALL teenagers are like that.

2. Sexism is:

An attitude or behaviour towards people based on stereotypes of traditional gender roles.

Dressing too provocatively (sexy) for the work place.

Having an equal number of male and female employees.

The correct answer is an attitude or behavior towards people based on stereotypes of traditional gender roles. Sexism refers to the discrimination or prejudice against individuals based on their gender, typically favoring males over females. It involves the belief in and reinforcement of gender stereotypes, such as the idea that women are less capable or deserving than men. This can manifest in various ways, including unequal treatment, unequal opportunities, and the perpetuation of harmful gender norms and expectations.

Explanation

The correct answer is an attitude or behavior towards people based on stereotypes of traditional gender roles. Sexism refers to the discrimination or prejudice against individuals based on their gender, typically favoring males over females. It involves the belief in and reinforcement of gender stereotypes, such as the idea that women are less capable or deserving than men. This can manifest in various ways, including unequal treatment, unequal opportunities, and the perpetuation of harmful gender norms and expectations.

3. Ageism is...

A type of face cream

A type of discrimination

A way to protect people over 60, at work

A responsibility

Ageism is a type of discrimination where a person is discriminated against due to their age. An example might be that an older person would not be allowed to apply for a job in a 'young' fashion store. Young people can also be discriminated against.

Explanation

Ageism is a type of discrimination where a person is discriminated against due to their age. An example might be that an older person would not be allowed to apply for a job in a 'young' fashion store. Young people can also be discriminated against.

4. With which government body would an employer check whether a job applicant has a criminal record?

Child Protection Agency

Job Centre Plus

Criminal Records Bureau

An employer would check whether a job applicant has a criminal record with the Criminal Records Bureau. The Criminal Records Bureau is responsible for providing information on an individual's criminal history, including any convictions or cautions. This helps employers make informed decisions about the suitability of an applicant for a particular job role, especially those that involve working with vulnerable individuals or require a high level of trust and responsibility. The Child Protection Agency and Job Centre Plus do not have the authority or resources to provide this specific information.

Explanation

An employer would check whether a job applicant has a criminal record with the Criminal Records Bureau. The Criminal Records Bureau is responsible for providing information on an individual's criminal history, including any convictions or cautions. This helps employers make informed decisions about the suitability of an applicant for a particular job role, especially those that involve working with vulnerable individuals or require a high level of trust and responsibility. The Child Protection Agency and Job Centre Plus do not have the authority or resources to provide this specific information.

5. An act of prejudice would be:

Taking all the staff on a meal at the end of the year to celebrate the company’s success.

Not promoting any Irish people within the company.

Offering training to staff.

The act of prejudice in this scenario is not promoting any Irish people within the company. This is because prejudice refers to unfair treatment or discrimination based on certain characteristics, such as nationality or ethnicity. By not promoting any Irish people, the company is exhibiting bias and discrimination against a specific group, which is an act of prejudice. The other options, taking all staff on a meal to celebrate success and offering training to staff, do not involve any form of prejudice as they are inclusive and do not discriminate against any particular group.

Explanation

The act of prejudice in this scenario is not promoting any Irish people within the company. This is because prejudice refers to unfair treatment or discrimination based on certain characteristics, such as nationality or ethnicity. By not promoting any Irish people, the company is exhibiting bias and discrimination against a specific group, which is an act of prejudice. The other options, taking all staff on a meal to celebrate success and offering training to staff, do not involve any form of prejudice as they are inclusive and do not discriminate against any particular group.

6. Which of these is a right and which is a responsibility?

A fair wage/minimum wage

Maintain PPE

Submit

7. The law requires that employees who have worked in a company for at least a year must join a union.

True

False

You have the right to:

choose to join or not join a trade union
decide to leave, or remain a member of, a trade union
belong to a trade union of your choice, even if it is different from the one recognised by your employer
belong to more than one trade union

You do not have to join one if you don't want to.

Explanation

You have the right to:

choose to join or not join a trade union
decide to leave, or remain a member of, a trade union
belong to a trade union of your choice, even if it is different from the one recognised by your employer
belong to more than one trade union

You do not have to join one if you don't want to.