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A feminist perspective on divorce

J R Carbone1

  • 1Santa Clara University School of Law.

The Future of Children
|January 1, 1994
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Feminist analysis reveals divorce law disadvantages women due to unequal domestic labor, impacting financial prospects and child custody. Reforms are needed to address gender bias in divorce proceedings.

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Area of Science:

  • Sociology of Law
  • Feminist Legal Theory
  • Family Law

Background:

  • Women disproportionately handle childcare and domestic labor, even with increased workforce participation.
  • This division of labor creates significant financial disadvantages for women post-divorce.
  • Existing divorce laws often overlook these gendered disparities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze divorce law through feminist perspectives, highlighting gendered differences in outcomes.
  • To examine how current legal frameworks fail to address the unique challenges faced by divorcing women.
  • To explore various feminist proposals for reforming divorce law.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of feminist theories on divorce and gender roles.
  • Examination of existing divorce legislation and its impact on women.

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  • Review of proposed policy changes from different feminist schools of thought.

    • Main Results:

    • Divorcing women face poorer financial futures and stronger child ties compared to men.
    • Gender-neutral custody principles and limited child support provisions exacerbate women's financial struggles.
    • Legal administration, even with neutral rules, often exhibits systematic gender bias.

    Conclusions:

    • Current divorce laws contribute to the financial hardship of women and children.
    • Feminist legal reforms are necessary to achieve equitable outcomes in divorce.
    • Addressing gender bias in law and policy is crucial for post-divorce well-being.