What is the concept of equality and diversity?
Equality refers to providing equal opportunities to everyone and protecting people from being discriminated against. Diversity refers to recognising and respecting and valuing differences in people.
How does equality relate to housing?
Housing providers must treat people fairly and must not discriminate. Public bodies, like the Housing Executive are subject to more equality legislation than individuals and private companies. Some forms of discrimination are allowed; a Women’s Refuge can legally refuse accommodation to a man.
What is diversity housing?
The term housing diversity refers to the range of housing types in a development or neighbourhood. A diverse neighbourhood has various different dwelling types and sizes – usually achieved by offering a wider range of lot sizes and promoting a variety of building forms.
How do you define diversity and inclusion?
Diversity is about representation or the make-up of an entity. Inclusion is about how well the contributions, presence and perspectives of different groups of people are valued and integrated into an environment.
What are some examples of equality and diversity?
Let’s look at a few examples of equality and diversity in the workplace:
- Male and female workers doing the same job and receiving the same pay.
- Physical disabilities not restricting the carrying out of a role i.e. someone in a wheelchair doing the same job as someone sitting in a chair.
Why is equality important in housing?
Treating people equally, valuing their diversity and making sure they’re included in our community is a vital part of being a housing professional. And this goes way beyond the characteristics protected by law. It’s about valuing and using the full breadth and depth of experience of every individual.
Why is it important to promote equality diversity and inclusion housing?
1 Diverse leadership teams make better decisions and having different people with different perspectives and backgrounds around the table leads to better designed services. People trust leaders that reflect the diversity of the people they lead, the customers they serve and the communities in which they are rooted.
Why is diversity important in housing?
Housing Diversity Makes Communities More Resilient against Economic Downturns. Past research has shown that neighborhoods with diverse housing types (i.e., a mix of single-family homes, duplexes, small and large multifamily buildings, and so on) can also promote racial and income diversity.
How is housing diversity measured?
We measure housing diversity in two ways—first as an index of the mix of existing housing units in an area by type, such as single-family homes, duplexes, and small and large multifamily units, and second as an index of the diversity of zoned or allowable residential densities.
How can housing associations promote equality and diversity?
A number of Housing Associations already deliver programmes designed to promote equality and diversity, with a particular focus around long term prevention. For example Hanover Housing Association who provides housing and support services for 850 people of pensionable age in London
What is the meaning of equality and diversity?
Definition of Equality and Diversity 2.1 Equality can be described as breaking down barriers, eliminating discrimination and ensuring equal opportunity and access for all groups, both in employment and for goods and services; the basis of which is supported and protected by legislation.
What is PA housing’s equality and diversity policy?
Within this framework PA Housing specifically refers to measures it has in place to provide equality of opportunity and the facilities it can provide to its diverse workforce and to job applicants. 1.2 This policy also reflects PA Housing’s responsibility for equality and diversity obligations to its customers.
What is the equality and diversity and Inclusion Conference?
The meetings are an opportunity to hear from out of sector experts in aspects of the equality and diversity agenda, and to discuss challenges and ideas with sector colleagues. We invite member housing association staff who have some responsibility or interest in equality, diversity and inclusion to join this national network.