An equal society
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Modern UK society is built on the principle that everyone should be treated equally, whatever their sex or background. Men and women have the same legal rights, including the right to work, to own property, and to marry or divorce. It is against the law to discriminate against someone because of their gender or marital status.
This equality is reflected in the workplace, where women now make up about half of the workforce. It is therefore not true to say that only men may work or own property, or that women are not allowed to be part of the workforce. The key facts to remember are that men and women have equal rights and that women make up roughly half of the UK workforce.
Memory tip: Men and women have equal rights in the UK; women are about half the workforce.
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Question 1 of 3 · true or false
In the UK, men and women have equal rights to work, own property and divorce.
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An equal society: questions, answers and explanations
1. In the UK, men and women have equal rights to work, own property and divorce.
- True
- False
Correct answer: True
True. UK society treats men and women as equal under the law.
2. Which of these statements is correct?
- In the UK, men and women have equal rights to work and own property
- In the UK, only men have the right to work and own property
Correct answer: In the UK, men and women have equal rights to work and own property
Modern UK society treats men and women as equal under the law.
3. Which of these statements is correct?
- Women make up about half of the UK workforce
- Women are not allowed to be part of the UK workforce
Correct answer: Women make up about half of the UK workforce
Women make up about half of the workforce in the UK.
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