Quick Guide: Equality in the UK
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Introduction

Gender

Race and religion

Disability

Sexuality

Enforcing rights

Gender

When women won the vote following World War One, it was just the start of a battle for gender equality.

Women comprise 51% of society but are by no means in the driving seat.

The average full-time earnings for a woman is £100 a week less than that for a man.

Women hold just one in 10 of the top jobs in FTSE 100 companies and take on the lion's share of childcare.

One current issue is flexible working to help mothers work and allow fathers more time with children.