, FUR2601 Assignment 2 Semester 2 2025 – DUE 2025; 100%
CORRECT AND TRUSTED SOLUTIONS
Question 1
Scenario 1 Analysis
The facts in this scenario point towards sex/gender-based stereotyping
and discriminatory treatment in both workplace and social contexts.
This must be analysed in the light of South African constitutional and
statutory protections against unfair discrimination.
1. Applicable Laws
(i) Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996
Section 9 (Equality Clause) explicitly prohibits unfair
discrimination by the state and private individuals on grounds
including sex, gender, and other related attributes.
The conduct described — using gendered derogatory language and
applying double standards — falls within direct discrimination
based on gender, which is presumed unfair unless proven
otherwise (s 9(5)).
1993 Interim Constitution is no longer in force, so only the 1996
Constitution applies.
(ii) Promotion of Equality and Prevention of Unfair Discrimination
Act 4 of 2000 (PEPUDA)
Gives legislative effect to section 9 of the Constitution and
specifically prohibits unfair discrimination in public life on the
grounds of gender, sex, and gender stereotypes (sections 6 and 8).
CORRECT AND TRUSTED SOLUTIONS
Question 1
Scenario 1 Analysis
The facts in this scenario point towards sex/gender-based stereotyping
and discriminatory treatment in both workplace and social contexts.
This must be analysed in the light of South African constitutional and
statutory protections against unfair discrimination.
1. Applicable Laws
(i) Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996
Section 9 (Equality Clause) explicitly prohibits unfair
discrimination by the state and private individuals on grounds
including sex, gender, and other related attributes.
The conduct described — using gendered derogatory language and
applying double standards — falls within direct discrimination
based on gender, which is presumed unfair unless proven
otherwise (s 9(5)).
1993 Interim Constitution is no longer in force, so only the 1996
Constitution applies.
(ii) Promotion of Equality and Prevention of Unfair Discrimination
Act 4 of 2000 (PEPUDA)
Gives legislative effect to section 9 of the Constitution and
specifically prohibits unfair discrimination in public life on the
grounds of gender, sex, and gender stereotypes (sections 6 and 8).
