Assignment on Women in Law, Society and Controversy

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WOMEN IN LAW, SOCIETY AND CONTROVERSY
FEBRUARY 24, 2020
STUDENT DETAILS:

REPORT 1
Contents
Introduction and background............................................................................................... 2
Related legislations.......................................................................................................... 2
Case laws...................................................................................................................... 4
Conclusion..................................................................................................................... 6
References..................................................................................................................... 7

REPORT 2
Introduction and background
The Women have been minority and the men have been dominant gender from the long time.
The women are facing gender inequality from the long time. The women have not many rights
like men. The gender inequality is considered as imbalanced and unfair treatment between the
two sexual categories. The people take gender inequality for granted. This is accepted and
appeared so normal in the society. It is very serious issue of the society. The women face gender
discrimination in daily life in everything from as well as politics. History has shown us that the
roles and responsibilities for men and women were already chosen for them. In UK, there was
tendency of men supremacy in the employment until World War II wherever the females got
men-orientated work for first time while males struggled in a front line. Prior to this, the males
were the wage earners for the families. Alternatively, the females were worked as
homemakersand looked after the children. The rate of employment was around 70 % for women
and 79% for men in UK. According to Office of National Statistics, 2008, this rate was same
since 1999. It can say that the women empowerment is acute facet of getting gender equality. It
is essential to ensure gender equality in the society. The gender equality increases the sense of
self-worth of women. It is also helpful in providing powers to take decisions. It also ensures
access to the means, and controlling over the life. In the following parts, the issue of gender
inequality faced by women is discussed and examined. This report also discusses the related
legislations and case laws.
Related legislations
The justice as well as law entities have significant role to play in developing and hindering
gender equality. These organisations consider the social, legal along with financial differences in