There has been little research on the impact of the SDA in Scotland. The figures which follow relate to the UK except where noted otherwise. Examples of advances which flow from the SDA Education, work and home Girls and boys now learn the same subjects at school. Employment law now includes the right for parents to take time off after birth of a child or if their child is unwell. There have been improvements to maternity rights.
Paternity leave and extended maternity rights under discussion.
Now more women at senior level in business. Promotion of new forms of savings such as stakeholder pensions, flexible mortgage policies and ISAs benefit both men and women. Savings can now be more flexible in allowing for job-hopping and career breaks. Childcare Significantly greater childcare measures allowing women to return to employment or training Fathers now take a more active role in childcare. Access to goods and services Women now have equal access to credit agreements and mortgages.