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| Sex Discrimination Act 1975 |
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| The idea that the world is becoming increasingly interconnected and barriers are disappearing e.g. as a result of instantaneous communication systems, deregulation of trade, the creation of global markets and global media and culture. Many see it as creating new risks, uncertainties and choices, and an increased rate of social change. |
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| Feminisation of education |
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| Educational courses that transmit direct knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to pursue particular careers e.g. courses in engineering, health and social care, IT or hairdressing. |
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| Socialisation is the process of by which an individual learns or internalises the culture of its society. Secondary socialisation takes place within educational institutions and includes aquisition of knowledge and skills needed for work. Other agencies of socialisation are peer groups, media and religion. |
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