The situation of women in society over the centuries have changed in the most opposite directions. During the period of matriarchy its significance was dominating. In an era of chivalry, it was the object of worship, but has not played in the political life of significance. Gradually, men are increasingly pushed women into the background, limiting the scope of its interests and influence of child-rearing and housekeeping. This has angered many educated women. They began to fight for their rights.

В публикуемой статье дан общий анализ социальной дискриминации женщин, предлагаются конкретные меры по устранению этого явления и, в частности, отмечается, что правовая база женского вопроса в Республике Молдова устарела, не отвечает современным условиям и требует коренных изменений.