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The Code of Napoleon

The Code of Napoleon, enacted in 1804, aimed to establish legal equality for all citizens, abolishing special privileges for nobles and clergy. Key features included the end of feudal rights and the right to trial by jury. However, stark inequalities persisted, particularly in family law: parents held significant authority over children, and husbands retained absolute power over wives’ property rights. This duality of promoting equality while enforcing traditional gender roles highlights the complexities and contradictions within Napoleon's legal framework.

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The Code of Napoleon

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  1. The Code of Napoleon 1804

  2. The Code Stated: • All people were declared equal before the law. There no longer any special privileges for nobles, clergy or the wealthy. • Feudal rights were ended. • Trial by jury was guaranteed. • Parents were given powers over their children. • Fathers were allowed to imprison their children for any time up to a month. • A wife could only own property with her husband’s consent in writing. • Wives were not allowed to sell or give away property.

  3. - Napoleon “The husband must possess the absolute power and right to say to his wife: ‘Madame you shall not go to the theatre, you shall not receive such and such a person, for the children you bear shall be mine.’ Women should stick to knitting.” Of the 7 codes, underline the one (or two) that stick out the most to you (interesting, appalling, weird, strong, weak, etc…) and explain WHY you feel that way!

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