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Legal Studies Assignment – Women
Question 1:
In the past women were severely treated as second class citizens in many ways. ... These women hardly any legal rights and were under the control of their husbands. ... There are legal and non-legal forms of addressing these injustices.
The are laws in Australia that make gender discrimination illegal they are:
• Anti-Discrimination Act 1997
• Sex Discrimination Act 1984
• Human Rights and Equal Opportunities Commission 1984
The legal side of
Question 4:
In the past violence in the home was prevalent in Australia. ... There are legal and non-legal responses to deal with these matters but not all of them may be as effective as hoped. ... Many women who pass through the legal system because one of these reported assaults can be treated harshly/unfairly by the system. ... It would seem that this legal from of addressing the crime is not terribly effective and is in some definite need of attention.
Approximate Word count = 1560
Approximate Pages = 6.2
(250 words per page double spaced)
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