Equality and right to equal opportunities are still evident and persistent in most of the places, be it at school, workplace, or society in whole. The exploitation of equal rights is more prevalent in places with diversified culture. Gender equality and women’s rights have gained growing attention over the past decades as a result of which international labor standards and national legislation have been adopted on a wide range of related issues (ILO, 2000). According to Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD, 2000) global inequality continued to grow over the 20th century and is still increasing in countries and between countries. OECD estimates that the quantum of inequality will be even larger by the year 2020 between OECD countries and poor countries. The gap in equality on global front is large, but the same gap persists within the nation on the basis of gender, class, ethnicity, age, disability, health, income, employment, etc. Witcher (2005) states that mainstreaming equality is done through incorporating equal opportunities issues into all actions, programmes and policies from the outset. This paper aims to present the issues of equality, diversity and rights at workplace in Westminster City Council by explaining the various legislations and acts protecting the rights of people living in United Kingdom.
Various legislations have been enacted in the United Kingdom to eradicate the unequal treatment in the society. The first and foremost legislation, Equal Pay Act 1970, was passed to dismantle the roots of inequality in pay rates which were biased towards men as women were paid less comparatively while working in the same capacity as of their male counterpart.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Legislation and Acts
- Westminster City Council: A Case Study
- Conclusion
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This paper examines the ongoing presence of inequality, discrimination, and oppression in society, particularly in the context of Westminster City Council. The study analyzes the effectiveness of equal opportunities policies in combating these issues and explores the challenges and complexities associated with achieving true equality in a diverse society.
- The Persistence of Inequality in Society
- The Role of Legislation in Promoting Equal Opportunities
- The Impact of Diversity on Equality Initiatives
- The Case Study of Westminster City Council
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Introduction: The introduction establishes the ongoing challenges in achieving equality despite the existence of policies and legislation aimed at eliminating discrimination. It highlights the prevalence of inequality across various social groups, including gender, ethnicity, disability, and age.
- Legislation and Acts: This section delves into the various legislative frameworks implemented in the United Kingdom to combat unequal treatment and promote equal opportunities. It outlines key legislation such as the Equal Pay Act 1970, Sex Discrimination Act 1975, and the Equality Act 2010, highlighting their significance in protecting the rights of vulnerable groups.
- Westminster City Council: A Case Study: This chapter focuses on the case of Westminster City Council as a diverse and complex organization. It examines the council's policies and initiatives aimed at promoting equality and diversity, while also highlighting the challenges it faces in addressing persistent discrimination, particularly towards Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) groups and disabled staff.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This paper focuses on the key concepts of equality, diversity, discrimination, and oppression in the context of equal opportunities policies, legislative frameworks, and workplace practices. It examines the challenges of achieving true equality in a diverse society, using the case study of Westminster City Council to illustrate the complexities and persistent inequalities within a specific organization.
- Citation du texte
- Dr Felix Otieno (Auteur), 2012, Critical Analysis of Westminster City Council, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/266193
