Post by sevenofnine on Mar 7, 2024 15:58:08 GMT -5
Yeah I do have Irish blood in me Ireland is far from Cathoic history let me tell you
Two referendums are suggesting to amend the Irish Constitution to redefine the term of "the family" and the role of women within it. Irish citizens are called to the polls on the 8th of March, International Women's Rights Day.
Marriage is currently considered to be the only foundation of family in Ireland, but this could soon change. Other relationships considered to be 'long-term' could also find their way into the country's Constitution.
Unmarried couples, whether heterosexual or homosexual, as well as cohabiting families or single parents would be constitutionally recognised as forming a family.
Redefining women's role
A second referendum will also redefine women's place in the home. At the moment, the Constitution guarantees that women do not have to work outside of their home if this "goes against their duties at home" - without further defining the notion of duties.
www.euronews.com/2024/03/07/the-role-of-women-and-marriage-soon-to-be-amended-in-the-irish-constitution
The article in question recognises the national benefit that is provided by married women's work in their own homes, including caring for family members.
If the change is passed, the section would be amended to recognise family members who act as carers generally, and to provide state support for all Irish people in this situation, not just women.
Modernising Ireland
Critics argue that the two referendums would create legal loopholes, in particular by not defining the new family-related terms precisely enough.
The Labour Party supports the two referendums, believing them to be necessary in order to recognise the full range of current family realities, and to do away with language about women and mothers that is considered sexist and outdated.
Two referendums are suggesting to amend the Irish Constitution to redefine the term of "the family" and the role of women within it. Irish citizens are called to the polls on the 8th of March, International Women's Rights Day.
Marriage is currently considered to be the only foundation of family in Ireland, but this could soon change. Other relationships considered to be 'long-term' could also find their way into the country's Constitution.
Unmarried couples, whether heterosexual or homosexual, as well as cohabiting families or single parents would be constitutionally recognised as forming a family.
Redefining women's role
A second referendum will also redefine women's place in the home. At the moment, the Constitution guarantees that women do not have to work outside of their home if this "goes against their duties at home" - without further defining the notion of duties.
www.euronews.com/2024/03/07/the-role-of-women-and-marriage-soon-to-be-amended-in-the-irish-constitution
The article in question recognises the national benefit that is provided by married women's work in their own homes, including caring for family members.
If the change is passed, the section would be amended to recognise family members who act as carers generally, and to provide state support for all Irish people in this situation, not just women.
Modernising Ireland
Critics argue that the two referendums would create legal loopholes, in particular by not defining the new family-related terms precisely enough.
The Labour Party supports the two referendums, believing them to be necessary in order to recognise the full range of current family realities, and to do away with language about women and mothers that is considered sexist and outdated.
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