The Reality of Gender Equality in The Management of Joint-Stock Companies According to Algerian Legislation

Abstract

In embodiment of the principle of gender equality between women and men in the practice of commerce and political rights, as outlined in Article 59 of the Constitution, which advocates for expanding women's representation in elected councils further confirmed by Organic Law No. 12-03 this article aims to explore the extent to which this equality is applied in areas not explicitly addressed by Algerian legislation. Specifically, it examines the management of commercial companies, where men are predominantly appointed and preferred over women. This imbalance has led some legislations to enforce a rule of equality in political rights concerning the appointment of board members in commercial companies. However, this provision is not explicitly stipulated by Algerian lawmakers, which means that the appointment of women in managerial positions remains contingent upon their desire to join and the approval of the General Assembly members. This situation complicates the position of women within these governing bodies.