Sex or gender
Sex discrimination applies to both males and females and is unlawful in the provision of goods, facilities and services and also in employment.
Direct discrimination is where a person is treated less favourably because she is a woman (or, vice versa, because that person is a man)
Indirect discrimination is where either sex is put at a disadvantage because a requirement or condition is more onerous on one sex than on the other.
Sexual harassment is unwanted conduct, including verbal, non-verbal or physical, that is sexual in nature and has the purpose or effect of violating a person’s dignity or creating an intimidating, hostile, degrading, humiliating or offensive environment for them. It is also harassment to treat a customer or employee less favourably because they have rejected or submitted to sexual harassment or harassment related to gender reassignment.
Men and women must not be treated less favourably because of their sex but less favourably does not mean equally. It is not less favourable to have different dress codes for men and women provided they are comparable and enforced to equal degree.
The Athena SWAN Charter
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The Athena SWAN Charter is a scheme that recognises commitment to the advancement and promotion of the careers of women in science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine (STEMM) in higher education and research. |
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The University of Manchester is committed to Athena SWAN Charter for women in science and its principles. We have held a Bronze Award since 2008 and so far, eight awards are held by individual Schools. The other STEMM Schools are currently working towards awards with the commitment to making a long-term cultural change which will benefit all staff and students. The Award has been endorsed by President and Vice-Chancellor Professor Nancy Rothwell and we aim to apply for a University Silver Award in 2014. |
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Questions?
If you would like any further information on this or any other equality issue please contact the team:
equalityanddiversity@manchester.ac.uk | 0161 306 5857