Gender inequality in the United Kingdom

Gender inequality is any situation in which people are not treated equally on the basis of gender. In the United Kingdom, some people say women are unequally impacted by economic policies, face different levels of media attention, and face inequality in education and employment, which includes a persistent national gender pay gap. Furthermore, according to numerous sources, there exists a pervasive lad culture which has decreased the ability of women to participate in different parts of society.

In response to gender inequality, the state has introduced various pieces of legislation, intended to protect individuals against sex-based discrimination and mandating equal pay for equal work.

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