13 Things Women Were Not Allowed to Do (and How We’ve Changed That)

Women have made huge strides in the fight for equality, and sometimes we take for granted all the monumental achievements  that have been accomplished. That’s why it is important to take a look back, and recognize the progress that has been made. So, let’s all collectively take immense pride in — these (seemingly basic!) 13 things that females were not always allowed to do.

6Own or Inherit Property

For a long time, men and women were seen as one person under the law. This meant that husbands could control what wives did, extending to the purchase and ownership of property, including inheritance. The Married Women’s Property Acts helped women gain more freedom over this. Today, a woman can own and inherit property, regardless of her marital status.