Papers of Professor Kate Myers 1974-1995

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Papers of Professor Kate Myers 1974-1995

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Institute of Education (European Cultural Foundation)

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Inner London Education Authority

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Myers Kate fl 1970

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Myers | Kate | fl 1970-2004

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When the Sex Discrimination Act was introduced in 1975-1976, it encouraged some educationalists to examine the differentiated school curriculum. Many schools still offered different curriculum options for the sexes or girls were often pressured into making traditional choices. The careers options for women were limited, and in 1979 61% of working women were employed in only 10 professions. In the late 1970s-1980s there were a range of initiatives to address these issues supported by...