Reference no: EM133449894
Both countries: Mexico and France.
Women's rights
1. What is the current legal status of abortion in your countries/states? Report the abortion rate for the state or region.
2. What is the current percentage of women in representation in the states?
3. Have your states ever had a female head of government?
4. Are there any quota laws for representation of women? Explain them if present.
5. What is the rate of marriage for women under 18 years of age? Under 15?
6. What is the rate of enrollment in higher education for women in your states?
7. What are the laws related to divorce and child custody?
8. What is the rate of employment in professional positions for women?
Discuss whether or not each of these items has influenced the status of gender equality in your countries, and what differences/similarities between them might account for any differences in equality in your countries/states