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GCSE Law: Coursework Assignment 1- Sexual Discrimination The law relating to sex discrimination is heavily influenced by European Union law. Article 141 of the Treaty of Rome provides that "Each member of state shall ensure that the principal of equal pay for male and female workers for work of equal value is applied." The Sex Discrimination Act 1975 (SDA) prohibits sex discrimination against individuals in the areas of employment and education. The Sex Discrimination Act applies to England, Wales and Scotland. The SDA applies to women and men of any age including children. The Sex Discrimination Act was introduced to make it unlawful for employers to discriminate in any other way on the grounds of sex. This includes areas such as: * Employment * Education * Goods * Facilities * Services and * Housing The SDA 1975 was set up by the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) which monitors equality. The commission can help a complaint to bring a...

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