Turkey Writes In Law That Men And Women Are Equal

This story in the Chicago Tribune reports on new legislation to equalize men and women (particularly in divorce) in Turkey. The legislation was lauded by a women's group calling themselves "The Flying Broom," but what's more interesting is the fact that the legislation genuinely seems to promote equality rather than privelege of women over men. Previously, in a divorce women were entitled only to property legally registered in their names. Now, property and assets are to be divided equally. At the same time, men will be able to seek alimony from wives. Of course, we'll need to wait and see how Turkey interprets the application of the law toward men down the road.

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