THE new chairwoman of the Equal Opportunities Commission warned today that many women enjoyed only a "thin veneer" of equality.
Jenny Watson, whose appointment has been confirmed by the Government, said that women's equality often fell apart when they had children or wanted to look after older relatives.
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