François MITTERRAND Beautiful letter signed on Women's Rights in 1975

  

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One page in-8° on the letterhead of the National Assembly. "They have the right not to be considered as eternal dependents." The deputy of Nièvre, François Mitterrand defends women's rights.

"Dear Sir, I have received your letter, which caught my attention. I share your opinion regarding the combination of retirement and employment, which often leads to abuses. As for women's work, we must take into account not only the opinion of men but also that of women, who are full citizens. They have the right not to be considered as eternal dependents. Please believe, dear Sir, in my best sentiments.

" The rights of women have led to several legislative debates throughout the 20th century. While the Veil Law was just voted on a few months before this letter, Mitterrand questions the issue of women's work.

It is worth recalling some milestones in legal advancements throughout the 1970s. 1972: The École Polytechnique becomes mixed: a woman is the top of her class. 1972: The principle of equal pay between men and women is recognized. 1974: Creation of the Secretary of State for Women's Rights (Françoise GIROUD). 1975: Opening of the first shelter for battered women in Clichy.

1975: The obligation of coeducation in all public educational institutions is established. 1975: The law permits voluntary interruption of pregnancy (IVG), known as the "Veil Law." 1975: The law allows divorce by mutual consent.

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