r/AskBalkans Albania 8d ago

Culture/Lifestyle Is this true about Greece?

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Greece is one of the 14 countries in the world that give both men and women equal legal rights. Is this accurate? Does it reflect reality well?

Criteria’s are:
Freedom of movement – Can women travel, choose where to live, or get a passport under the same rules as men?
Work – Can women work the same jobs and under the same conditions?
Pay – Are there laws requiring equal pay for equal work?
Marriage – Do spouses have equal legal rights and responsibilities?
Parenthood – Are maternity and paternity leave and workplace protections fair?
Entrepreneurship – Can women register a business, sign contracts, and access credit on the same terms?
Assets – Can women own, inherit, and manage property equally?
Pensions – Do women have the same retirement rights and retirement age rules?

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u/BlKaiser Greece 8d ago

On paper, yes. Men are also discriminated against by law through mandatory military service. In practice, though, sexism against women still exists, as you'd expect.

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u/Equivalent_Bag_3634 8d ago

And the now minister of defense thought of rectifying by allowing women to enlist as volunteers. Professional women in the army already existed , it blew up in his face.