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The concept of equality between women and men was only recognised in law 15 years ago in Britain. Before that, women were paid different rates and were restricted to certain jobs. They could not get a mortgage without a male partner and they needed their husband to co-sign hire purchase agreements. Even today there are different state pension ages for women and men.
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© 1992 Anna Eckersley
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Eckersley, A. (1992). Equal Opportunities. In: Women. In Business Now. Palgrave, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-12402-2_4
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