Ireland rejects the modernization of the role of women in the Constitution in a referendum

The referendum organized in Ireland modernize the concept of family and references to the role of women in Constitution was rejected, announced this Saturday the government that promoted the failed reform in a country where the Catholic Church imposed its dogma for a long time.

Almost 3.5 million Irish people voted on Friday in International Women’s Dayto amend two sections of the Constitution on the definition of family and the role of women in society.

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The first question of the popular consultation proposed expanding the concept of family extend it beyond the basis of marriage, includings “lasting relationships”, such as unmarried couples and their children.

The second question proposed the elimination of an outdated reference to the role of women in the domestic sphere, which states that they must fulfill “obligations” at home.

The reform proposed replacing this wording with a provision that would have extended the responsibility to care for others.

“I think that at this point it is clear that the changes (…) were rejected”, The Prime Minister declared at a press conference, Leo Varadkaradding that his government, a center-right coalition, “accepts the result and will fully respect it.”

“It was our responsibility to convince the majority of people to vote ‘yes’ and no achieved“added the chief executive before the official publication of the results.

The first published counts Around midday (12:00 GMT) they were already announcing a clear tendency that rejection would be imposed at the polls.

In addition to the government, the main political parties supported the “yes”” for both issues, but the formulation used for the consultation was highly criticized in this member country of the European Union where the influence of Catholic churchbut very important sectors are still present conservatives.

According to estimates published by irish pressparticipation in the referendum held on Friday did not exceed 50%.

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– “A comprehensive defeat” –

Varadkar He stated in his appearance that “Yes“suffered one”a comprehensive defeat”in the referendum and stated that participation was“respectable”.

“I think we had a hard time convincing people of the essential need or the need in general to hold the referendum, not to mention the text.” “Obviously, it is something that we will have to reflect on in the next few weeks and months”, added the politician.

The two amendments refer to article 41 of the Constitutionbut those who opposed these changes criticized that the wordings were vague, especially in the second question, and also rejected the elimination of the words “women” It is “mother“text.

Personalities close to the far right suggested that the changes constituted a threat, as they could have encouraged polygamous relationships or family reunification among immigrants.

Before the vote, the Prime Minister declared that a victory for “No” I would like “one step back“For the country.

Source: Elcomercio

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