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Apr 2023

31m 54s

These sexist laws STILL exist?

Halie and McKenzie

About this episode

This week we talk about some outdated and sexist laws that are still written into law! You won’t believe some of these.

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Sources:

https://www.unwomen.org/en/news/stories/2017/3/news-malawi-chief-receives-vital-voices-award

https://www.globalcitizen.org/en/content/sexist-laws-in-the-us-in-2017/

https://www.uppermichiganssource.com/content/news/Laws-Fact-or-Fiction-388112512.html

https://www.codepublishing.com/CA/CarmelbytheSea/html/Carmel08/Carmel0844.html

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2017/jun/24/north-carolina-rape-legal-loophole-consent-state-v-way

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/are-sleeveless-dresses-appropriate-attire-congress-doesnt-think-so/

https://www.amnesty.org.au/7-sexist-laws/

https://www.motorbiscuit.com/2-southern-states-old-law-forbade-women-driving-man-1-odd-thing

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