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YEREVAN. – Armenian sociologist characterized adoption of gender equality law as a senseless and dangerous move.

“If we become an associate member of the European Union, we will automatically take on commitments supposed by the EU treaty which fully protects the rights of sexual and ethnic minorities,” Aharon Adibekyan told reporters.

He noted that the Armenians are conservative nation, and Armenian language has no ‘gender’ term demanding equality in everything. The opinion polls conducted in Armenia show that 70 percent of male and 76 percent of female respondents support women in politics.

“In case of equal opportunities 60% ​​of men and 75% of women will vote for a woman 32% of men and 40% of women expressed a desire that their daughter were involved in politics,” Adibekyan added.

Back in May, the Armenian parliament passed a bill on equal rights and equal opportunities for men and women. The third article of the bill was the subject of intense public discussion, including debates in social networks.

 

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