ISSN 2736-1608
International Journal of Law and Legal Studies ISSN 2463-5634 Vol. 5 (4), pp. 271-276, April, 2017. © International Scholars Journals
Review
Women, law and human rights in Cameroon: Development or existing conditions?
Femi Abayomi
Department of Human Rights and Conflict Resolution, School of Law, Benson Idahosa University, Okada, Benin City, Nigeria. Email: [email protected].
Accepted 02 September 2014
Abstract
This paper assesses what progress there is in Cameroon regarding women’s statuses. Based on a qualitative strategy, the paper examines laws that are in place to address women’s plight in the country. The paper argues that while progress is being made on some levels, the status quo, that is, female marginalization is still entrenched in other facets. The paper advances recommendations for creating an egalitarian society.
Key words: Women, culture, subjugation, law, progress.