X has just been accepted into this really good school. He is really happy except they said he is only allowed to attend if he sits all by himself on a bench far from the class since he is of a lower class.” What protected equality is potentially being discriminated against? What action can X take? |
Read the short case studies and answer the questions below it:
S was refused a job at a local hairdresser’s because she always covers her head and they say that all staff must wear their hair in trendy styles to impress the customers. S is not prepared to do this as it is against her beliefs. What protected equality is potentially being discriminated against? Do you think S should take the job? Why? |
R is a big film star. She once got into a brawl at a restaurant and punched the manager, breaking his nose. He was not at fault at all. R was. She also broke a few pieces of expensive cutlery. However, in court, the judge turned out to be a big fan and did not pronounce her guilty. What is wrong about this? |