An understanding of issues around equality of opportunity is a pre-requisite for effective guidance. Much research focuses on single dimensions of inequality. However, it is increasingly acknowledged that there is often a multi-dimensional aspect to inequality. The section on 'cross-cutting disadvantage' addresses this broader context.This section starts to explore some complex issues related to this area. This section of the website aims to:

• Acknowledge the complexity of how disadvantage operates
• Emphasise the importance of a commitment to the pursuit of 'equal opportunities' that extends beyond knowledge of legislation
• Highlight the need for this commitment to address all aspects of disadvantage and permeate every activity
• Provide practical resources and relevant links for those who want to know more

Subsections:

For more on particular sets of issues around equal opportunities, see sections on:

• Cross-cutting Disadvantage
• Gender
• Race and Ethnicity
• Asylum seekers, immigrants and refugees
• Disability
• Age 
• Sexual Orientation