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 * __ Women's Rights: Spain Early 20th Century __**

Supression of women was a serious issue in many countries over the past few centuries. The women of Norway were suppressed at the time the play "Bernarda Alba" was being written. This issue was portrayed in the themes of this play, similarily to Ibsens, "A Dolls House".


 * In 1931, Spain allowed women to vote
 * The Second Spanish Republic was legally established in 1931 which allowed women many more rights.
 * In revolutionary Spain (1931) many anarchist women were angry with what they viewed as persistent sexism amongst anarchist men
 * (1931) Equal Pay Law. The Spanish Constitution of the Republic formally recognized the equality between men and women. This law was supposed to establish equal salary for the same work regardless of gender.
 * (1912) Womens Chair Law. Every factory and establishment in Spain was henceforth obliged to give a place of rest to any women worker and the Law of Gradual Suspension of night work for women was decared.

"A Brief History of Spain - The 20th Century." // Practical Hints to Living in Spain //. Web. 21 Feb. 2011. .