Toward financial independence: the bank and women

The bank and women

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1. The French Civil Code, known as the "Napoleonic Code", promulgated on March 21, 1804, establishes the status of a married woman as a minor and declares her "total legal incapacity". The text specifies that a woman is prohibited from signing a contract or managing her own property.

True

False

Wrong answer!

The "Napoleonic Code" also prohibits a woman from:

signing a contract or managing her own property;
working without her husband's permission;
directly receiving her salary;
traveling abroad without permission;
etc...

Correct!

The "Napoleonic Code" also prohibits a woman from:

signing a contract or managing her own property;
working without her husband's permission;
directly receiving her salary;
traveling abroad without permission;
etc...

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2. What significant development in women's rights takes place in France in 1881?

A married woman is allowed to open a savings account without her husband's permission.

A married woman is free to dispose of her own salary.

Correct!

In 1881, the law allows married women to open a savings book in complete autonomy. The 1895 law reinforces this measure, enabling them to make deposits and withdrawals without their husband's approval.

It won't be until 1907 that women will gain the right to control their own salary as they see fit.

Bonne réponse !

In 1881, the law allows married women to open a savings book in complete autonomy. The 1895 law reinforces this measure, enabling them to make deposits and withdrawals without their husband's approval.

It won't be until 1907 that women will gain the right to control their own salary as they see fit.

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3. Major conflicts of the 20th century accelerated the movement of financial and professional emancipation of women in France. Women are increasingly numerous in the workforce and occupy an important place in banks, particularly in machine rooms.

Realizing that they have every interest in improving the working conditions of their employees for greater operational efficiency, what equipment do banks invest in?

Chairs on rails

Height-adjustable filing cabinets

Swivel desks

Wrong answer!

These are FLAMBO chairs on rails, specifically designed for women. These chairs are fully adjustable and adapt to the morphology and mobility of their users.

Bonne réponse !

These are indeed FLAMBO chairs on rails, specifically designed for women. These chairs are fully adjustable and adapt to the morphology and mobility of their users.

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4. For banks as well as for women, the law of July 13, 1965, is decisive. It allows a married woman to open a bank account in her own name and to work without her husband's consent.

How long did it take banks to implement this law?"

6 months

1 year

2 years

6 months is the correct answer

As can be read in the BNCI circular of January 1966, "Branches that receive a request from a married woman to open an account no longer need to verify her marital regime or obtain her husband's authorization", and this as of February 1, 1966.

Correct!

As can be read in the BNCI circular of January 1966, "Branches that receive a request from a married woman to open an account no longer need to verify her marital regime or obtain her husband's authorization", and this as of February 1, 1966.

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5. What is the slogan of the famous advertising campaign launched by BNP in 1978, targeting female customers?

My money, my way

I'm the one who counts

Wrong

The slogan is "I'm the one who counts"

Correct

The slogan is "I'm the one who counts"

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6. In 1980, the bank account penetration rate for women was 77%

In your opinion, what was the percentage of women with bank accounts in 1970?

27%

32%

35%

Wrong answer....

The bank account penetration rate among women in 1970 was still very low: only 27%!

Correct!.

The bank account penetration rate among women in 1970 was indeed very low: only 27%!

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