These Sexist Laws Prove There's A Long Way To Get To Gender Equality

1. The male dominated nation of Vatican City does not permit women to divorce and vote.

We all know about the law in Saudi Arabia that forbids women from driving, which has led to many questioning why such outdated laws exist and whether our lawmakers have insecurities about women enjoying the same rights as men. Take a look at a few more that'll make you question the sanity of law makers.

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2. Women in Turkey cannot hold a job without their husband's permission.

This has led to only 29% women in the work force.

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3. You thought that was horrible? Women in Yemen can't leave home without their husband's permission.

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4. Women in the Asra village of U.P., India, are not allowed to visit the marketplace, and cannot use cellphones.

The panchayat of Asra village in Uttar Pradesh prohibits women below 40 years of age to visit the marketplace and from owning a cellphone.

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5. Iran has banned female audiences at football matches.

Apparently the sight of men in shorts, and rowdy masculine behavior could instill feelings of lust and desire. Perhaps men should be banned from public, so women can wear whatever they please.

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6. Single and skydiving on a Sunday? Not in Florida!

Single, divorced and widowed women are not allowed to skydive in Florida. Why? We don't know...

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7. In Swaziland, only one gender is allowed to wear the pants.

Women in Swaziland are not allowed to wear pants. Skirts and dresses are great but nothing beats the comfort of a pair of jeans.

8. Adjusting stockings in public places in Dennison, Texas, and Tennessee could get you 12 months behind bars.

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9. Women in Vermont cannot wear false teeth without the written consent of their husbands.

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10. Patent leather shoes are a no-no in Cleveland, Ohio.

This is because men could catch a reflection of a woman's private parts due to the shiny finish.

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11. Hairdressing is taken very seriously in Oklahoma.

Women require a license from the state before doing their own hair.

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