Women and The Context of Work
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- Created on: 28-04-14 16:29
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- Women and the context of work.
- 1951 = 1/4 of women worked
- 1961 = 1/3 worked
- 1972 = 1/2 working
- 1990s = 2/3 of women working
- 1972 = 1/2 working
- 1961 = 1/3 worked
- % of girls who achieved the equivalent of GCSEs or higher as increased faster than that for boys; 1960s = gender equality.
- Opened opportunities for employment - in a service based economy.
- Legislation boosted females in workplace.
- 1970 = equal pay act
- 1975 = Sexual Discrimination Act
- Many more women now have jobs in radio and television
- Slow and gradual process
- Accelerated after 1980s.
- Slow and gradual process
- Female icons such as Amy Winehouse and Katie Melua - write and perform own songs.
- Soap operas have also provided female role models.
- Suggests mass media RESPONDED to social changes caused by other factors.
- 1951 = 1/4 of women worked
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