Evidence : Reforms, legislatures and accounts by sociologists Flashcards
What two acts were introduced to reduce gender inequality?
Equal Pay Act (1970) : Men and women doing the same work of equal value should be paid the same
Sex Discrimination Act (1975) : Unlawful to discriminate someone because of their gender
What would feminists still argue?
Gender is still the most significant social division in contemporary society. Society is patriarchal
In 2007, what percent of men and women worked as managers or senior officials?
19% of men an 11 % of women
What percentage of women in the UK were firefighters in 2010?
3.9%
What body has the government funded to reduce inequalities between ethnicities?
Equality and Human Rights Commission - enforces equality laws
What act outlawed discrimination based on ethnicity?
Race Relations Act (1976)
What did the Stephen Lawrence case do?
Made people aware of institutional racism in organisations such as the metropolitan police
Among which people are unemployement higher in England and Wales
Ethnic minorities like Pakistanis and Bangladeshis
What act protects people from Ageism?
2010 Equality Act
