| Description |
44 pages : illustrations ; 30 cm |
| Series |
Issues in society ; v. 144 |
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Issues in society (Balmain, N.S.W.) ; v. 144
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| Contents |
Chapter 1. Sex Discrimination and the Law: Sex discrimination: A guide to the Sex Discrimination Act; What is equal opportunity?; Women hail 15-year path to equality; Getting to know the Sex Discrimination Act; Sexual harassment - a guide to the Sex Discrimination Act; Sexual harassment; Milestones for women; Gender equality, peace and development for the 21st century; Discriminators weave a tangled web; The fading vision of human rights pioneers; Discrimination treaty falls short of becoming law after Australia denies support. -- Chapter 2. Sex Discrimination in Society: Still more toys for boys in top jobs; For women the gender gap doesn't pay; Women still can't crack glass ceiling; Avoid corporate rot with more women at the top; A drink after work, Mr Jones?; If you feel you are a victim of sexual harassment; Male midwife gets $19,000 for job undelivered; Australia fails its women, UN told; Keep pushing ... we're almost there; Motherhood? It's a child's life; Judge charges the powerful: men fear equality of the sexes; Gaudron enlivens equality debate; Parliament guilty of sexism: senator; A long way from equal where it matters; Older, wiser yet invisible; Gender equity at cutting edge; Port-again ads reflect lack of equal rights; Ad standards bureau a 'toothless tiger' on sex; Mixed blessings for church women; Women muster for priesthood push |
| Summary |
Gender inequality still exists in Australia despite major changes in society over the past 30 years. This book provides information on the Sex Discrimination Act; sexual harassment of women and men; a history of equal opportunity; the Australian government's rejection of the UN protocol on women's rights; and more |
| Analysis |
Equal opportunities |
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Federal issue |
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Gender studies (Australia ) |
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Legislation |
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Sex Discrimination Act 1984 |
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Sex discrimination |
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Sexual harassment |
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State issue |
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Women |
| Notes |
Includes index |
| Bibliography |
Bibliography |
| Audience |
Secondary and tertiary students and teachers |
| Subject |
Discrimination -- Australia.
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Sex discrimination against women -- Australia.
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Sex discrimination against women.
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Sex discrimination in employment -- Australia.
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Sexism -- Australia.
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| Author |
Healey, Justin.
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| ISBN |
1876811536 (paperback) |
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