ISSN 2736-1608
International Journal of Law and Legal Studies ISSN 2736-1608 Vol. 13 (4), pp. 001-006, April, 2025. Available online at www.internationalscholarsjournals.org © International Scholars Journals
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Human Rights and Gender in Cameroon: A Legal Analysis of Progress and Challenges
Victoria M. Time
Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia, 23529, U.S.A. E-mail: [email protected].
Received 10 April 2024; Accepted 22 November 2024; Published April 2025
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.