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The Rights of Women in Marriage and Family Relations

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  • Dr Ngaundje Ieno Doris

    (Higher Technical Teachers Training College (HTTTC), Kumba, University of Buea, Cameroon)

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As far as the rights of women in marriage and family relations are concern, it can be contended that Cameroon has undoubtedly achieved so much. Cameroon has adopted appropriate legislative and institutional measures to guarantee women equal opportunities in marriage and family relations. In spite of the achievements, discrimination against women continues to linger in rural areas. In this respect, the article argues that more is desired to attain relative equality between men and women. To attain relative equality, the article settles for a reform of existing discriminatory laws and practices that have hindered the realisation of equal treatment between men and women. Again, the article recommends for the codification of all laws in force relating to marriage and family life. It stands to reason that many women will continue to wallow in ignorance and trapped in abusive relationships, if their rights are not re-asserted. The article finds it necessary to re-assert the rights of women in marriage and family relations by exploring the legislative and institutional measures with the aim of presenting a chronicle of the existing discriminatory laws and practices that have hindered the realisation of equal treatment between men and women.

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  • Dr Ngaundje Ieno Doris, 2020. "The Rights of Women in Marriage and Family Relations," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 4(1), pages 147-156, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:4:y:2020:i:1:p:147-156
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