Women's Rights
by Emma Lee Miller
The subordination of women is nothing new, so it comes as no surprise when it is noted that women struggled to gain rights during the 1800s in Guatemala. However, in 1833, changes started to happen, when divorce was legalized. However, this didn't last for long; in 1840 this right was revoked and not put back in place for another 54 years, in 1894.
In 1851, citizenship was granted to economically independent women. While a step in the right direction, this limited the number of women who were eligible, due to race, class, etc., benefitting the wealthy, white women. However, this too was repealed in 1879.
In 1886, married women were allowed to have what is known as separate economy. This allowed women to have more control over the money that they made
While those laws were big steps, they weren't enough. Throughout the years, continuing onto today, women in Guatemala and elsewhere still face legal issues.
In 1851, citizenship was granted to economically independent women. While a step in the right direction, this limited the number of women who were eligible, due to race, class, etc., benefitting the wealthy, white women. However, this too was repealed in 1879.
In 1886, married women were allowed to have what is known as separate economy. This allowed women to have more control over the money that they made
While those laws were big steps, they weren't enough. Throughout the years, continuing onto today, women in Guatemala and elsewhere still face legal issues.