Womens Rights 1919-1928

Question 1

Discrimination bill

Answer 1

1919-passed by the commons against the government’s wishes but stopped by the lords proposed by labour to end workplace discrimination

Question 2

Sex discrimination removal act

Answer 2

1919-gave women entry to the legal profession and also to the jury service

Question 3

Changes 1922-23

Answer 3

Married women allowed to serve on local councils and could sit on the House of Lords. Civil service posts were opened at all levels to women and child maintenance was increased

Question 4

Divorce laws

Answer 4

1923-