History A-Level
Gender equality
What Gender equality means in History A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Gender equality
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Although the Basic Law guaranteed equality, traditional ideals persisted until 1970s feminist movements gained traction, so women's position evolved slowly.
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