Head and Master Law (1978)
Louisiana: The State We're In
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: News, Public Affairs
Place Covered: Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 1978-06-09
Duration: 00:08:16
Subjects: Louisiana Legislative Session, 1978 | Louisiana. Legislature | Politics | LEGISLATION | Head and Master Laws | Community property | Marriage | Women's rights | Martin, Selina
Contributors:
- George, Beth Host
- Martin, Selina Speaker
- Simoneaux, Frank Speaker
- Davenport, Ann Speaker
- Edwards, Edwin Speaker
- Reeves, Jean Interviewee
Description
This segment from the June 9, 1978, episode of “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features an In-Depth report on Louisiana’s “Head and Master” law, which defines the husband as the head and master of a household and, therefore, in control of a couple’s property. This report includes the case of Selina Martin, a woman who is challenging the constitutionality of the law before the United States Supreme Court. It also features the legislative committee hearings on a proposed bill that would allow for the equal management of community property in a marriage. Host: Beth George