Revisión de la potestad doméstica con perspectiva de género

Abstract

The marital power currently regulated in article 1319 of the CC is the result of the evolution of the old patriarchal institution known as the “power of keys”. The current wording of the provision, in terms of formal equality between spouses, is the result of the necessary entrenchment of the equal rights of women and men in marriage. However, in spite of the legal changes, the social reality has shown time and again that gender discrimination is still widespread in all areas, especially in the private sector. That is why it is necessary to examine this institution from a gender mainstreaming