"Ireland Votes to Remove 'Women's Duties in the Home' from Constitution"
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Ireland is holding a referendum to eliminate chauvinistic and conservative language from its constitution, including references to women's duties in the home. The proposed reforms aim to recognize the changing social reality and redefine the concept of family to be more inclusive. The current constitution, written in 1937, was heavily influenced by the Catholic Church. The outcome of the referendum will determine whether Ireland takes a step forward in defending women's rights or suffers a legal setback.
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