In Ireland, they want to exclude from the constitution the provision on “the role of women in the family”

In Ireland, it is proposed to remove from the constitution the provision on “the role of a woman in the family” and the definition of the concept of family. In this way, they want to remove outdated gender norms.

During the referendum on March 8, Irish people will be asked to support the removal of two clauses from the constitution adopted in 1937, writes The Guardian.

In particular, in Article 41.2 it is said that “with her domestic life, a woman provides the state with support, without which the common good cannot be achieved.”

It also states that “mothers should not be forced by economic necessity to work while neglecting their household duties.”

“I think that if we don’t vote for these provisions, it will be a setback for the country. It will mean that, in particular, when it comes to looking after children or housework, the old-fashioned reference to women will continue.” – reported Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar.

Both issues submitted to the referendum were named by the politician “a means of eliminating gender inequality from the country’s constitution”.

It is noted that preliminary polls show that a double “yes” is leading among the answers, but about 35% of voters are still undecided.

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