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Evolution of Equality Policy (9 Grounds of Disadvantage (Age, Family…
Evolution of Equality Policy
Definition of Equality
rights and recognition of different groups of people to a similar social position and similar treatment of others
Removal of disadvantage
9 Grounds of Disadvantage
Age
Family Status
Gender
Disability
marital status
race
religion
sexual orientation
membership of Travelling Community
Define Discrimination
absence of equality
the treatment of a person in a less favourable way than another person would be treated in a comparable situation across any of the 9 grounds
In Law
Art 40.1 - all citizens equal above the law
Art 40.3.1 and 40.3.2 - uphold and vindicate personal rights of each citizen
Treaty of Rome - principle of equal treatment
1970's to 1980's
Commission of the Status of Women - recommendations
Equal Pay
Anti-Discrimination Pay Act 1974
Employment Equality Act 1977
Employment Equality Agency
Oversee implemention of directives and legislation
promote equality of opportunity
eliminate employment related discrimination
removal of inequality re sw entitlements
Health
Health (Family Planning Act) 1980
Legalised contraception on prescription
ammended in 1985 and again in 1992
Education
recommentations that schools be co-ed
recommendation teacher training colleges be co-ed
Family
Family Law Act and Family Home Protection Act
property rights for women
Juries Act 1974
Status of Children Act 1987
Joined the EEC 1974
Directives to be implemented
Curry (2011) a considerable leap in equality policy 1974-1985
1990's to 2000's
Broadening of scope of equality policy
2nd Commission of Status of Women
Removal of Art 42.2.2
Childcare Provision
Gender quotas in politics
Bring in an Equal Status Act
Run 2nd Divorce Ref
passed narrowly in 1995
Dept of Justice AND EQUALITY
included gender mainstreaming unit
Equality Authority 1999
Irish Human Rights Commission 2000
Key legislation
Employment Equality Act 1998
prevent discrim in employment on 9 grounds
Equal Status Act 2000
discrim in goods, services, education etc on 9 grounds
Criminal Law Act 1993
de-criminalise homsexuality
Civil Partnership Act 2010 and Marriage Ref 2015
2008 onwards
recession: progress slowed
2015 - exemption in equality act for religious bodies lifted
Electoral Ammendment Act 2012 - gender quotas
10th ground added to Equality Act - housing for those in receipt of allowances