Feminism progress

what was the Sex Discrimination Act 1975

end discrimination against men or women on basis of gender or marital status

where did the SDA aim to ensure equality

employment, education

what was the Equal Opportunities Commission

set up to oversee both the Sex Discrimination Act and Equal Pay Act.

what was the power of the EOC

could bring court proceedings to anyone judged to be not compliant with these acts

what was a limitation of the EOC

only launched 9 investigations in 8 yrs

what was the Employment Protection Act 1975

paid maternity leave, outlawed dismissal on grounds of pregnancy

in what year were women allowed to take out a mortgage without a male guarantor

1971

limitation : how did certain employers get away with not complying with the Equal Pay Act

employers would slightly change tasks, therefore could not compare

who were trade unions still dominated by

men