Something missing from the four key areas of work

• Those aged 45-64 are more likely to think something is missing from the four key areas (7%) than other age groups
• Males are more likely to think something is missing than females (6% vs 3%)
• There is little difference in opinion based on other criteria
• The most frequent comments relate to ‘commonsense’ missing from the key areas
• The next most common idea to be found missing from the key areas is a commitment to selection being based on merit rather than on diversity, and a fear that the strategy will discriminate against the majority
• General negativity is another common reaction along with a desire for the council to focus on core services
• Others feel that division between groups is increased through labelling, or that ‘awareness of equalities’ is not good enough

This chart shows the proportion of respondents who thinks something is missing:
6% of the total sample
3% of 16-44 year olds
7% of 45-64 year olds
4% of 65+ year olds
6% of Males
3% of Females
4% of those who are Heterosexual
4% of those who are of an Other sexual orientation
5% of those from a White British ethnic group
5% of those from Other ethnic groups
4% of those with a Disability
5% of those with No disability