Gender equality is a view that means no one should be discriminated against on the grounds of their gender, everyone should receive equal treatment. It is one of the objectives of the united nations universal declaration of human rights. It aims to create equality in law as well as social situations such as securing equal pay for equal work. Gender equality is also termed as equality, gender egalitarianism. Gender equality is achieved when both men and women enjoy the same rights in all sectors such as law, society, economic participation, and decision-making. When the need for men and women are equally valued and favored.
Now the question raised, how do we measure gender equality? Gender equality can be measured on the basis of men's and women's roles and their presentation in different sectors of an entire country. Today most of the countries uphold gender equality in their constitution and law-making activities but on the other side, there are many similar countries that uphold the laws that prevent women from being treated as equals. Here I’ll let you know about the laws of some countries that stand in a way of gender equality:
Japan
“According to the Civil Code of Japan, a man is free to marry once he turns 18, but a girl can marry once she turns 16.”
DRC (Democratic Republic of Congo)
In DRC, a law state that a husband is the head of the household, and the wife should obey her husband.
Yemen
In Yemen, wives are required to have “legitimate intercourse” with their husbands when they are “fit to do so”. The law also states that they need to obey her husband and refrain from leaving home unless their husbands will not give permission to do so.
Chile
Husbands are responsible for the property of spouses jointly, as well as property associated with the wife.
India
In India, unless the wife is under 15 years old, acts between a man and his wife cannot be considered rape.
Nigeria
Husbands are allowed to punish their wives using physical force, the purpose behind such action is “correction”. So long as the offense doesn’t result in “grievous hurt”.
Saudi Arabia
“In Saudi Arabia, a fatwa (Islamic ruling) states that women should not drive because doing so could lead to the removal of the hijab, interactions with men, and “taboo” acts.”
Madagascar
Women are not allowed to be employed in any industrial establishment at night.
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