Women’s rights in the Louisiana Matrimonial Regime, 1976
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Title
Women’s rights in the Louisiana Matrimonial Regime, 1976
Subject
Riley, Janet Mary
Louisiana Law
Louisiana Matrimonial Regime
Women's rights
Women
Property Law
Description
Article by Janet Mary Riley, reprinted from Tulane Law Review, acting as a call to action on part of the Louisiana Legistator for equality amoung the sexes. Riley is especially concerened with the "Head and Master" rule and Louisiana's legislation in relation to other states and nations.
The “Head and Master” rule within Louisiana’s Civil Code gave the husband sole control over community property or, everything a husband and wife acquired while together. Janet Mary Riley spearheaded the cause to change the code for equal management and division for both partners.
Creator
Riley, Janet Mary
Source
Box 2 Folder 12, Collection 33: Janet Mary Riley Papers
Publisher
Tulane Law Review
Loyola University (New Orleans, La.)
Date
1976-03
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Citation
Riley, Janet Mary, “Women’s rights in the Louisiana Matrimonial Regime, 1976,” Loyola University New Orleans Special Collections & Archives, accessed November 28, 2022, https://loynosca.omeka.net/items/show/15.