In Ireland, two referendums are being organized on Women’s Rights Day to amend articles of the Constitution. Adopted in 1937, they define the role of the housewife, but also what a family should be. Prime Minister Leo Varadkar said the time had come to put an end to “very dated, very sexist” language. These articles have been contested for a long time by progressive associations. Marked by Catholic tradition, Ireland has become much liberalized on social issues in recent years. Today’s vote is part of this development.
Ireland: towards a revision of the Constitution, deemed sexist towards women
