S1E3 - Protected Characteristics - What they are and why they matter

The Equality Act 2010 protects people based on nine specific characteristics - but confusion about what these actually mean causes problems everywhere.In this five-minute episode, we explain what protected characteristics are, why they exist, and how they apply in real-world situations. We unpack common misunderstandings about disability, age, gender reassignment, religion or belief, and sexual orientation, and explain why “treating everyone the same” often misses the point.This episode is for anyone who wants clarity on who the Equality Act protects — and how those protections actually work.Free resources and visual explainers are available at http://www.pathwaystoequity.org.ukFollow us on Instagram at @pathways.to.equityFor support or training, email [email protected]