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Put gender equality on the national curriculum

Closed 117 signatures

What the petition asks

Gender inequality is still an extremely prevalent issue in our society which I strongly believe everyone needs to be educated about at school in order to combat sexism. Increased educated of future generations is the way to begin to pave the way towards true equality beyond classroom walls.
As a 16 year old girl living in London, I am still thoroughly disheartened by the gender pay gap and the lack of women in top positions in every sector and profession. By increasing awareness through education, girls and boys will be taught how to view each other as equal, then carry this knowledge with them into the wider world. It will also give them a chance to learn about the suffragette movement, the objectification of men and women in the media, as well as the fundamental lack of female education around the world.

Timeline

29 Oct 2015 Petition opened for signatures
29 Apr 2016 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 117
Status Closed
Opened 29 Oct 2015
Closed 29 Apr 2016

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.