Equality & Gender...
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Confronting Gender Based Pay Discrimination
The Equal Pay Act of 1970 mandates equal pay for equal work, but gender based pay discrimination does still occur. If you suspect that you are a...
Confronting Sexism and Sex Discrimination
Sexism, the belief that one sex/gender is inherently better than the other, is a terrible attitude that sadly still survives in our society....
Definition and Explanation of "Gender"
The term gender is often confusing to people, not the least because definitions are either vague or overly technical and in academia debates still...
Discussing Unequal Pay With an Employer
It can be unsettling to discover that you are being paid unequally from peers who carry out the same work, but you must confront this situation...
How to Tackle Sexual Harassment
Sexual harassment, or offensive conduct related to an individual’s sex/gender, can be insidious and take many forms. Inappropriate sexual attention, advances and...
Limiting Opportunities for Sexism in Social Activities
Sexism, or discrimination against individuals based on gender, is illegal in the United Kingdom under three key pieces of legislation: The Sex...
Sexism and the Consumer
Sexism is the belief that one sex/gender is inherently better than the other. Unfortunately this belief still exists in some sections of UK society, and it is harmful...
Sexism in the Classroom
Sexism in the classroom can be subtle or obvious, fleeting or consistent, off-the-cuff or methodical. Unfortunately, sexism in the classroom means that no one, male...
Sexism in the Workplace
Though we might like to believe otherwise, sexism (the belief that one sex/gender deserves inferior treatment) is still rampant in workplaces across the United...
Sexual Discrimination in the UK and Abroad
Sexual discrimination, also known as sexism, still persists in societies around the world. In the United Kingdom there are laws that prohibit...
Single Equality Bill: Employers Must Give Salary Comparisons
The issue of men being paid more than women for the doing the same job is often raised but rarely addressed. Now there is a Single Equality Bill...
