Study on gender equality achievement of family regulation in Taiwan Civil Law - from the viewpoint of feminist jurisprudence

• Main Authors: Chi-chien Chang, 張季倩
• Other Authors: Amy Shee
• Format: Others
• Language: zh-TW
• Published: 2010
• Online Access: http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/12332399430727039794

碩士 === 國立中正大學 === 法律所 === 98 === With gender mainstreaming, women''s issues have become a hot topic. The awakening of feminist consciousness makes women to be aware of gender inequality in the society. The needs of women’s rights have been increased due to advocating for women independence and the development of women''s movements. The society appears to be equal nowadays, but in fact women are still often in a secondary social status. Gender inequality and gender-stereotype are still in the public’s mind. It appears that there is insufficient legislation to protect women in Taiwan and they face traditional social norms and cultural influences. Culturally, patriarchal ideology is existed in the family, the workplace, the country and other circumstances. Because of physical limitations and the traditional stereotypes on gender division of labor, women are often under the vulnerable situations within patriarchy and capitalism. Women are marginalized in a patriarchal society. It seems that women obtain legal status, but in reality, gender inequality still exists in the patriarchal society in Taiwan. However, the gender inequalities in the social structure have also been found in the eastern and western countries. To explore the true reasons behind, it should be the invisible and inflexible patriarchy and other concepts in the control. The intangible patriarchal ideology permeated culture and legal system, and it has caused the inequalities in gender and social class structure. Examining the current law, it is not difficult to find the concepts of "gender equality" and "special protection for women". However, it is still unable to implement gender equality in the legislations as Taiwan is still a male-dominated society. This study is to analyze family law in Taiwan from the viewpoint of feminist jurisprudence. Using a method which different from traditions, from women''s life experience, to look upon our current laws.