The bank and women in 6 questions

Last update: Jul 3, 2025
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What does the Napoleonic Code say about women’s rights? Find out when women were first allowed to open their own savings accounts, control their own earnings, or open a bank account without their husband’s permission. Take this 6-question quiz to test your knowledge!

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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.

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

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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?

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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?"

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

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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?

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The law that changed French women lives

For banks and women alike, the law of 13 July 1965 is decisive.

Photo: Poster from advertising campaign in 1978 -Historical Archives of BNP Paribas (4AF003)

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