WOMEN`S RIGHTS IN THE WORLD
list of women`n rights
the bodily; integrity and autonomy; free from sexual violence; the vote; hold public office;enter into legal contracts; have equal rights in family law; the work; fair wages or equal pay; reproductive rights; own property and education.
women's rights are the right and entitlements claimend for women and girls worldwide, and formed the basis for the women's rights movement in the nineteenth century and feminist movement during the 20th century. in some countries, these rights are institutionalized or supported by law, local custom, and behavior, whereas in others they are ignored and suppressed.
countries
CHINA
Women throughout historical and ancient china were considered inferior and had subordinate legal status base on the confucian law.
ROMA
roman society however, was patriarchal, and women could not vote, hold public office, or serve in the military.
GREECE
after he archaic age, legislator began to enact laws enforcing gender segregation, resulting in decreased rights for women.
INDIA
women during the early vedic period, enjoyed equal status with men in all aspects of life.
EGYPT
in ancient egypt women enjoyed the same rights under the law as a men, however rightful entitlements depended upon social class.
MESOPOTAMIA
women ask buy, own, sell, inherit property,engage in commerce,testify in court as witnesses, amongst others.
