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Women and Discrimination under the Law
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Women and Discrimination under the Law Women have spent much time struggling for equality; advocating for the right to vote, the right to own property, the right to education, the right to equal employment opportunities and amongst others, the right to legal status. Women have always sought to be relieved of their subordinate position in society and to improve their domestic, economic and political position within it. They have long desired to break out of the so-called 'private sphere' and be able to participate fully and freely within the 'public sphere' of society. In the quest for equality, the law is often seen as a powerful tool, (perhaps the most powerful tool) which can be used to promote women's causes. The law has been used to tackle various issues and various Acts have been passed to reflect this. However, there is some doubt now as to the effectiveness of the law as...
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