World Ireland’s Constitution says a woman’s place is in the home. Voters are being asked to change thatAccording to Ireland’s Constitution, a woman’s place is in the home. Irish voters will decide Friday — International Women’s Day — whether to change the 87-year-old document to remove passages the government says are outdated and sexist. The first vote deals with a part of the constitution that pledges to protect the family as the primary unit of society. Ireland’s Constitution dates from 1937, though the country did not not formally become known as the Republic of Ireland until 1949.

Source: The Herald March 08, 2024 05:36 UTC