The Status of Women under Tunisian Law
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The roots of Tunisia's pioneering role in women's affairs go back to the beginning of the 20th century. Since its Independence, Tunisia has committed itself to the values of progress and modernity. The very first act of the Tunisian Assembly in 1956 was the adoption of the Personal Status Code (Code du Statut Personnel, or CSP)1. It abolished polygamy and codified the emancipation of women and their equality with men to exercise fully their civic, social, economic, and political rights. The total equality of women and men in civil rights, education, and employment is a legal reality that affects all aspects of life. Bourguiba was the first President of Independent Tunisia, from 1956 to 1987. Bourguiba's remarkable foresight demonstrated by him, as leader of the Neo-Destour Party and Tunisia's first president, was to give women benefits from the time of the country's Independence. This CSP contributed decisively to the improvement of women's conditions, setting up a new organizational basis for the family structure founded on equal rights for women and men, and moralization of the marital relationship within the family and society. Yet, despite Tunisia's great success in moving toward gender equality, there remain some barriers to full equality in some areas. After describing the legal changes, which have advanced women's status, this paper will describe some remaining gender gap issues and will suggest policies for achieving full equality.
- 関西学院大学の論文
- 2005-01-31