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What legislation was enacted in 1970 to address wage disparities?
Equal Pay Act 1970
What is the name of the legislation passed in 1961?
Pill 1961
Which act, aimed at combating sexual discrimination, was introduced in 1975?
Sexual Discrimination Act 1975
How many feminist groups were active in 1973?
More than 60 feminist groups in 1973
Fill in the blank: The author was unhappy in her marriage with Paul Carter, stating she was unhappy enough to ______.
die
What struggle did Carter face that impacted her life?
Carter’s struggle with anorexia
What literary work was the author translating two years before her publication?
Charles Perault’s 17th-century fairy tales
Who is the author of the 18th-century erotic fiction titled ‘Justine’?
Marquis De Sade
In ‘Justine’, what happens to the main character?
A woman is continuously taken advantage of by men and ultimately dies
Fill in the blank: Two years before the publication, the author was translating ______.
Charles Perault’s 17th-century fairy tales
