Unit 21 Rights And Responsibilities

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.

Correct Answer

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

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.

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3.

Ageism is...

A type of face cream
A type of discrimination
A way to protect people over 60, at work
A responsibility

Correct Answer

A. A type of discrimination

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.

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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

Correct Answer

A. Criminal Records Bureau

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.

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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.

Correct Answer

A. Not promoting any Irish people within the company.

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.

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6.

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

True
False

Correct Answer

A. False

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.

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7.

The minimum wage for 16-17 year olds is:

£6.10
£4.70
£2.65
£3.68

Correct Answer

A. £3.68

Explanation

The correct answer is £4.70. The minimum wage for 16-17 year olds is £4.70.

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8.

What prejudice might this person face?

9.

Unit 21 Rights And Responsibilities

Which of the following is a stereotype?

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Sexism is:

Ageism is...

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

An act of prejudice would be:

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

The minimum wage for 16-17 year olds is:

What prejudice might this person face?

What factors could affect this person's rights?