Código Civil de 1916 in Brazil Quiz

What was the main role of the Código Civil de 1916 in Brazil?

• To promote gender equality

• To regulate personal and property relations

• To abolish marital authority

• To empower women in the workforce

How were married women viewed under the Código Civil de 1916?

• As independent individuals

• As equal partners in marriage

• As relatively incapable

• As primary decision-makers

What was the societal view of women's roles during the time of the Código Civil de 1916?

• Women were seen as leaders

• Women were encouraged to work

• Women's roles were domestic

• Women were seen as equals

What did the Estatuto da Mulher Casada allow married women to do?

• Vote in elections.

• Administer their own assets without husband's authorization.

• Serve in the military.

• Travel without restrictions.

What did the Constituição de 1988 ensure for men and women?

• Equal voting rights.

• Equal rights and obligations.

• Equal access to education.

• Equal healthcare benefits.

What does "responsabilidade compartilhada" mean in the context of the Código Civil of 2002?

• Shared responsibility for household chores

• Shared responsibility for managing family assets and child care

• Exclusive responsibility of the mother for child care

• Exclusive responsibility of the father for financial decisions

What was one of the goals of the Código Civil of 2002?

• To reinforce traditional gender roles

• To consolidate equality of rights and duties between men and women

• To introduce new criminal laws

• To focus on agricultural reforms

What was a significant advancement in the fight against gender violence in 2015?

• The introduction of the Maria da Penha Law

• The recognition of femicide as a heinous crime

• The establishment of equal pay laws

• The creation of maternity leave policies

What law is mentioned as being robust in combating violence against women?

• Labor Reform Law

• Maria da Penha Law

• Tax Reform Law

• Education Reform Law

What does the quote by Simone de Beauvoir suggest about women's rights?

• They are guaranteed forever.

• They are never questioned.

• They require constant vigilance.

• They are not affected by crises.