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.

8y ago
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.