In 1968, Dagenan, UK. Ford Motor Works is undoubtedly the leading enterprise among private companies in the UK. However, in the male-dominated automot[Expand All]
In 1968, Dagenan, UK. Ford Motor Works is undoubtedly the leading enterprise among private companies in the UK. However, in the male-dominated automotive industry, the status of women appears particularly low. In a factory workshop with extremely harsh conditions, 187 female sewing workers were sweating profusely and busily sewing car seat cushions. The dirty and sweltering working environment, the extremely long working hours, and most importantly, their wages have been exploited to an unusually low level due to their gender. However, in order to cover the most basic living expenses, these female workers have been enduring these unfair treatments all along. Finally, they decided to hold up signs and take to the streets to go on strike and protest against gender discrimination at work, demanding equal pay for equal work. Rita Ograndi (portrayed by Sally Hawkins) is undoubtedly the leading figure in this struggle for women's rights. With extraordinary courage and continuous attempts, Rita led many female workers onto the path of rights protection. Soon, this strike swept across the entire UK and became the trigger for the enactment of the "Fair Pay Act" against gender discrimination.[Collapse]
