France has taken a significant step towards acknowledging the injustices perpetrated against its women, with all 577 MPs voting in favor of a bill that seeks to eliminate the concept of "marital duty." This measure aims to combat sexual consent in marriage and marital rape, which have been criticized for perpetuating patriarchal attitudes.
Legislators at the National Assembly in France unanimously approved this reform, marking an important milestone towards recognizing women's rights. According to Michele Goodwin, a Professor of Constitutional Law and Global Health Policy at Georgetown University, 'legislatures have played a significant role in keeping women far behind.' This perspective emphasizes how historical laws have often worked against the interests of women.
Goodwin also stated that these philosophies embedded within law allow for sexual abuse by husbands and boyfriends. The push to update this concept of marital duty suggests an increased awareness of the negative impact it has on women, with the aim of creating a fairer and more inclusive society.
The legislative approval signifies an important shift towards protecting women's rights in France.
Legislators at the National Assembly in France unanimously approved this reform, marking an important milestone towards recognizing women's rights. According to Michele Goodwin, a Professor of Constitutional Law and Global Health Policy at Georgetown University, 'legislatures have played a significant role in keeping women far behind.' This perspective emphasizes how historical laws have often worked against the interests of women.
Goodwin also stated that these philosophies embedded within law allow for sexual abuse by husbands and boyfriends. The push to update this concept of marital duty suggests an increased awareness of the negative impact it has on women, with the aim of creating a fairer and more inclusive society.
The legislative approval signifies an important shift towards protecting women's rights in France.