According to the Zambia National Women’s Lobby (ZNWL), women are at a greater disadvantage in comparison with their male counterparts because very few of them own property they could present to banks and financial lending institutions as collateral…. Access to Finance 
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In the US, California state constitution passed in 1849, and in 1857 the Married Woman’s Property Bill passes in the U.S. Congress. Women can how sue, be sued, make contracts, inherit and bequeath property. It takes a long time, baby. But it is really important. Loved this article.