Which policy prohibits sex discrimination in education?

• A. Equal Pay Act 1970
• B. National Curriculum
• C. GIST program
• D. Sex Discrimination Act 1975

Answer: (D)

Discrimination in education based on sex is forbidden by a law that specifically targets equality in educational settings. The Sex Discrimination Act 1975 establishes that treating people differently because of their sex in education—such as admissions, course access, or how they’re treated by schools and universities—is unlawful. This makes it the best answer because it directly addresses prohibiting sex-based disparities in education, providing a clear standard for fair access and treatment.

By comparison, the Equal Pay Act focuses on wage differences for equal work, not on education-wide discrimination; the National Curriculum outlines what is taught rather than regulating discrimination; and the GIST program is an outreach initiative to support girls in science, not a broad policy against sex discrimination in education.