Ridiculously Sexist Laws That You Won’t Believe Still Exist

The Most Discriminatory Laws of the Twenty-First Century

Scource — 1970s USA Weyenberg Magazine Advert ( just an image showing a woman’s place )

We have indeed come a long way from lakhs of women dying in childbirth and devoid of education, choice or any social status, but the world is still not as kind and equal towards women as some may think.

Even in the 21st century, we can witness numerous sexist laws and practices that can leave you bewildered and almost in denial. Unfortunately, these discriminatory and deeply rooted stereotypes and statutes should not have any place in an ideal world, — but we are far from flawless; hence these standards and codes happily prevail and make women’s lives a living hell around the world.

Take a look at a few of the most shocking once —

USA

Rapists can claim parental rights

It takes a special kind of a person to carry a pregnancy resulting from rape as then the kid becomes a constant reminder of the trauma you once suffered. I don’t understand why anyone would want to keep the baby, but I accept their choice without being judgmental as about 32% to 50% of the rape victims retain the babies. But what makes all this even more disturbing is that the rapist can legally demand and…