Historically, Mauritian culture maintained patriarchal power structures, in domains inclusive of family and work life.

[6] Both females and males, regardless of their marital status, have the legal right to choose their own profession, in Civil Code and under The Act.

[10] In 1989, the government appointed equal opportunity officers in the principal ministries for issues related to women.

The Ministry of Women's Rights and Family Welfare reports indicate some improvement in issues relating to discrimination.

[11] Some developments in Parliament include Mrs Ameena Gurib-Fakhim accession to the presidency (from 2015 to 2018),[12] as well as, Hon.Mrs Maya Hanoomanjee's attainment of the position of the first woman Speaker in 2014.