Equal Pay Act and Gender Discrimination

The video discusses the 1968 Dagenham strike where women at Ford protested against unequal grading and pay. Barbara Castle played a key role in negotiating a pay increase and promised equal pay legislation. The history of the equal pay movement is explored, highlighting efforts from the 19th century to the 1970 Equal Pay Act. Despite the Act, challenges persisted, and the struggle for equal pay continues today, with women still earning less than men on average.

What was the main reason for the 1968 strike by women at the Ford factory in Dagenham?

• To request better working conditions

• To demand a change in management

• To protest against being classified as unskilled labor

• To demand more vacation days

Who was brought in to help negotiate a settlement during the Dagenham strike?

• Angela Merkel

• Theresa May

• Margaret Thatcher

• Barbara Castle

What was a long-term goal for Barbara Castle during the Dagenham strike negotiations?

• Increasing production

• Achieving equal pay

• Improving factory safety

• Reducing working hours

Which act was introduced to ban discrimination in employment terms between men and women?

• The Employment Rights Act

• The Equal Pay Act

• The Gender Equality Act

• The Labor Rights Act

When did the Equal Pay Act receive Royal Assent?

• 29th May 1970

• 7th June 1968

• 1st January 1975

• 15th March 1965

What was a significant limitation of the Equal Pay Act as initially hoped by Barbara Castle?

• It was only temporary

• It did not address the grading system

• It did not apply to public sector jobs

• It was not legally binding

In what year was the Equal Pay Act incorporated into the Equality Act?

• 2000

• 1995

• 1985

• 2010

According to the Office for National Statistics, what is the average pay gap between men and women?

• 5.5%

• 13.1%

• 20.2%

• 8.3%

What percentage of people are unaware that women have a right to equal pay for work of equal value?

• 40%

• 60%

• 20%

• 80%

Who expressed surprise that women still faced pay discrimination in 2020?

• Irene Ward

• Baroness Margaret Prosser

• Mavis Tate

• Lady Rhondda