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What married women should know about land ownership

What married women should know about land ownership (Photo: iStock)

Property has no gender. Historical records, however, reveal entrenched gender biases in property ownership, heavily favouring men and marginalising women's rights and contributions. Over time, various movements and legal reforms have sought to address these inequalities.

Knowledge gaps, deep-rooted beliefs and societal attitudes continue to undermine women's property rights and overshadow legal protections, making it difficult for women to effectively enforce their legal rights.

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