Year: 2022
Type: book-chapter
Abstract: Social and legal background Sexuality and gender equality in societyThe historical development of Austrian criminal law on sexual offences reflects the change in society's approach to sexuality -from extensive taboo until the 1960s to respect for and protection of the sexual autonomy of each individual. 2 Originally intended to preserve public morals, 3 the criminal law on sexual offences now primarily protects the right to make self-determined decisions about the nature and extent of sexual activity.4 In addition, criminal law is to guarantee adolescents an undisturbed sexual development, 5 which is understood as part of the development of the personality.6 Gender equality before the law is constitutionally guaranteed in Article 7 para. 1 of the Federal Constitutional Law, and the state is committed to providing de facto equality of men and women in para. 2 of this Article.Although numerous laws have been passed to reach this goal, especially A.
Authors: Sebastian Mayr, Kurt Schmoller
Language: English
Topic: Criminal Law and Policy
Subfield: Law
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4312972154