Throughout history, the unequal status of women in the family has been remarkably similar in countries all over the world. Relationships between men and women and boys and girls have been hierarchical and segmented by gender roles. The unequal status of women and men in the home, in particular, has modeled and sustained inequality in society at large.
A discussion on family law from women's rights leaders around the world at WLP's documentary film screening and initiative introduction, Family Law Reform to Challenge Gender Based Violence.
The paper examines how discriminatory family laws continue to shape women’s and girls’ access to fundamental rights, including property ownership, inheritance, marriage and divorce rights, child custody, and economic participation.
This documentary examines the traditional cultural preference in the Muslim-led state of Azerbaijan for male children that stems from deeply ingrained beliefs and practices about male dominance and female subordination.
