We have equality laws. But females receive a state pension at 60 years of age, men do not receive a state pension until age 65!
I think that under the 1995 Pensions Act, the qualifying age for state pensions is rising to 65 for women as well. This is being phased in between 2010 and 2020 - so I guess this is one inequality which is being rectified. Albeit very slowly...