Financial autonomy of women: in France and elsewhere!
The law of 13 July 1965, also known as the "law on the financial autonomy of married women", is a French legislation that marked an important step in the evolution of women's rights in France. Before this law, married women were subject to certain restrictions on the management of their property and finances, restrictions that stemmed from the Civil code and the notion of "paternal power" or "marital authority".
The year 1965 marked a starting point in France, and several European countries followed: 1975 for Italy, Spain, and the United Kingdom, 1976 for Belgium and Ireland... The law of 13 July 1965 had a profound impact on the lives of women in Europe, paving the way for increased economic and social independence.
Women's Financial Emancipation in France: the 13 July 1965 law
Marie Laperdrix, Head of “History, Society and Prospectives” at BNP Paribas, guides us on a historical journey to explore the milestones in women's financial liberation and BNP Paribas's role in this progression. Discover how the banking world, and BNP Paribas in particular, has empowered women to take control of their finances and become fully-fledged economic players.
