Glossary

colour-blindness

means downplaying a person’s race or ethnic background and treating them the same as anyone else. Although this might appear the right thing to do, it ignores the role that race and ethnicity plays in shaping peoples’ experiences, and the challenges they may encounter because of this. Therefore, by being colour-blind, it can act as a barrier against anti-racist action.

equality

refers to the equal treatment of people based on their rights, opportunities and status. In the UK, people are protected under the Equality Act 2010.

equity

acknowledges that people, based on their identities and backgrounds, may not have the same experiences and opportunities as everyone else and therefore equitable practices attempt to account for this and try to level the playing field.