In this course, Clive explores the nine 'protected characteristics' which the 2010 Equality Act made it illegal to discriminate against.

They include fields such as sex, race and religion. Those perhaps are obvious to all (now!). But what are the others and what are the implications of requiring by law that people do not discriminate concerning them in employment and the provision of goods and services? How does this, or might this, affect not only our rights but also our attitudes? Do we all find each of the nine characteristics equally deserving of such protection? Are there circumstances in which these concerns should reasonably be set aside? 

Clive examines each characteristic in turn and explores the implications for us and for society of it being protected in law.

Clive Lawton is a superb presenter, knowledgeable and charismatic. Awarded an OBE for his contribution to the community he is an Educational consultant, a magistrate and a regular presenter around the world and at JW3 where his course subjects move between diverse subjects exploring literary, philosophical, historical and religious themes.

NB: This series will take place both in the building and online. To watch online, click the "Book Now" button on this page. To attend in person, click the button below.

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A Zoom link to join this series will be included in the confirmation email upon booking. 

This series will take place both in the building and online. To watch online, click the "Book Now" button on this page. To attend in person, click the button below.

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£10 per session or £45 for the series

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