The Evolutionary Role of Law and Its Impact on Society
Law has consistently served as an essential instrument in humanity’s progress, both promoting justice and, at times, serving as a tool of repression. María Patricia Lira Alonso, from UNAM, discusses the dual nature of law, emphasizing the gender perspective in legal processes.
Law has consistently served as an essential instrument in humanity’s progress. Its very existence is a response to the unique needs of a society at a particular juncture in time. While it has paved the way for justice, economic advancement, and societal transformation, it has also, regrettably, been a tool of repression. Racial segregation laws, gender discrimination, and obstacles to women's rights serve as somber reminders.
In an insightful interview on Lawyer's Day, celebrated in Mexico on July 12th, María Patricia Lira Alonso, a distinguished academic from the Faculty of Law at UNAM, discussed this dual nature of law. She highlighted that it wasn't until 1953 that women’s right to vote was recognized in many regions, illustrating law's occasional repressive nature.
