Category Archives: Sexuality equality

82 countries where homosexuality is illegal

Posted on March 25, 2014 by equalityedge

I found this blog listing the countries where forms of homosexuality is illegal. It makes for uncomfortable reading for some. Unfortunately, judging by the number of unsubscribers from my distribution list after my last blog, comfortable reading for others. 82 … Continue reading →

Posted in Equality & Diversity, Sexuality equality | Tagged discrimination, equality, homophobia, sexuality | 1 Comment

No Double Beds Available – a religious response to equalities

Posted on March 24, 2014 by equalityedge

When I go on holiday, I want to be able to share a room and a bed with my partner; whether we are married or not should be of no consequence. In last week’s news, I read a story of … Continue reading →

Posted in beyond diversity, Equality Act, Sexuality equality | Tagged cultural difference, discrimination, gay rights, inequality, Religious rights, sexuality | 10 Comments

Sexism in the Media – the spotlight falls on an MP’s clothing

Posted on June 12, 2013 by equalityedge

It is probably no wonder that the dress code for members of parliament really only applies to men; the limited rules that do exist about dress are set out in Erskine May, the official parliamentary rule book. It states that … Continue reading →

Posted in Equality & Diversity, gender equality, human rights, inequality, Sexism, Sexuality equality | Tagged CarolineLucas, diversity, equality and diversity, Gender equality, Page Three, Rupert Murdoch, sexism, women in management | 1 Comment

Equalities in the News – drip-drip, but is it enough?

Posted on May 30, 2012 by equalityedge

Let me start in my usual way, by describing the stimuli for this article and prepare you for the usual questions I am posing at the end of it. Yesterday I read with interest findings from a BBC research into … Continue reading →

Posted in age equality, beyond diversity, Bullying & Harassment, discrimination, Equality & Diversity, Equality Act, gender equality, human rights, inequality, management, Prejudice, Sexism, Sexuality equality, Uncategorized, workplace bullying | Tagged business, cultural difference, discrimination, diversity, employment, equality and diversity, management, sexuality, women in management, workplace bullying | 5 Comments

Is a Racist Comment Racism? – a question of sport and beyond!

Posted on February 10, 2012 by equalityedge

It was never my intention to turn this blog into a sports report, but who could have predicted such furore as we have seen/heard since the decision last week to remove the England captaincy from John Terry – he has … Continue reading →

Posted in beyond diversity, Bullying & Harassment, disability equality, discrimination, Equality & Diversity, Equality Act, gender equality, human rights, inequality, management, Prejudice, race equality, Sexism, Sexuality equality, Uncategorized, workplace bullying | Tagged cultural difference, discrimination, equality and diversity, Human Resources, management, prejudice, racism | 8 Comments

Homophobia on the Terraces – and another case study.

Posted on February 1, 2012 by equalityedge

On Saturday 21 January there was a Guardian article about three men convicted of hate crime for distributing leaflets with death threats to gay people. I thought about writing then, but it was just a few days after the last … Continue reading →

Posted in beyond diversity, Bullying & Harassment, discrimination, Equality & Diversity, gender equality, human rights, inequality, Prejudice, Sexism, Sexuality equality, Uncategorized, workplace bullying | Tagged discrimination, diversity, equality, homophobia, prejudice, sexuality | 5 Comments

Words Betray Attitudes – an insight into prejudice!

Posted on October 3, 2011 by equalityedge

David Cameron has been caught out twice in the past few months using inappropriate language towards women. He has, on both occasions, tried to minimise the affect of the comments, attempting to justify them and perhaps laugh them off. This … Continue reading →

Posted in age equality, beyond diversity, discrimination, Equality & Diversity, gender equality, glass ceiling, inequality, Prejudice, Sexism, Sexuality equality, Uncategorized | 1 Comment

Equalities – it’s just political correctness gone mad, or is it?

Posted on May 25, 2011 by equalityedge

On the radio yesterday morning there was a discussion of some interest about Health and Safety in the workplace. During the subsequent phone-in, I was hearing comments that remind me of many meetings with employers and small/medium business owners who … Continue reading →

Posted in age equality, beyond diversity, disability equality, discrimination, Equality & Diversity, Equality Act, gender equality, inequality, management, Prejudice, race equality, Sexism, Sexuality equality | 5 Comments

A Clash of Interest – religious beliefs against equalities

Posted on January 19, 2011 by equalityedge

When there is a legal conflict between two people or groups, how does the law decide which way to lean? In a case yesterday, a judge found in favour of a gay couple, Martyn Hall and his civil partner Steven … Continue reading →

Posted in discrimination, Equality & Diversity, gender equality, Prejudice, Sexuality equality | 10 Comments

The Equality Act – friend or foe?

Posted on October 2, 2010 by equalityedge

The new legislation came into force this week and has been greeted with scepticism and misgivings. It is the latest in a long line of legal additions that have have been written to reduce discrimination in the workplace and beyond. … Continue reading →

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