Antonia Kirkland

The writer is Programme Manager, Discrimination in Law, at Equality Now. Copyright: Inter Press Service (IPS)

Ending sexism in nationality laws

Sexist nationality laws reinforce harmful gender stereotypes. Once married, a woman loses her independent identity if she loses her nationality of origin; a child “belongs” to a father rather than a mother if only the father can give the child citizenship.

February 26, 2016
February 26, 2016

Ending sexism in nationality laws

Sexist nationality laws reinforce harmful gender stereotypes. Once married, a woman loses her independent identity if she loses her nationality of origin; a child “belongs” to a father rather than a mother if only the father can give the child citizenship.

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