Being anti discrimination started with not discriminating people for things they can't control. Race, gender, etc.
Now we're moving into territory of not discriminating against optional things people choose (having children).
This is a very significant change, IMO. I wonder how far it can be taken.
I think there's a fair argument that since pregnancy only affects women then it counts as gender discrimination. However, if that line of thinking was applied everywhere then nearly everything would be sexist because few things affect men and women exactly 50/50. So in and of itself, that reason cannot fully explain it.
Now we're moving into territory of not discriminating against optional things people choose (having children).
This is a very significant change, IMO. I wonder how far it can be taken.
I think there's a fair argument that since pregnancy only affects women then it counts as gender discrimination. However, if that line of thinking was applied everywhere then nearly everything would be sexist because few things affect men and women exactly 50/50. So in and of itself, that reason cannot fully explain it.