Gender Sensitivity and the Inheritance Act of The Bahamas, 1833
Abstract
The assumption that institutionalized patriarchy gives rise to gender discrimination guides the analysis. The organs of male domination and the reasons for its perpetuation are discussed as well as obstacles to the passage of the draft Inheritance Bill (1983). It is recommended the inequities arising from an inbuilt structure of a male dominated society be addressed by legislation that will ensure equity and social justice for all. Finally, it is suggested that the draft Inheritance Bill (1983) with modifications to some provisions has the potential to accomplish this.
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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.15362/ijbs.v7i0.20
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