It is not just party behaviour letting women down, but policy too. Cuts to public sector jobs, benefits and public services had a disproportionate impact on women. The introduction of tribunal fees dramatically reduced the number of women able to challenge maternity discrimination. The Chartered Management Institute reported that female managers over 40 earn 35% less than men. The UK has still not ratified the Istanbul Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence.
Posted on: Tue, 26 Aug 2014 09:52:04 +0000
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