Child Status Outside Marriage and the Right to Education in Family Law
Keywords:
child status, family law, right to education, discrimination risk, social recognition, procedural fairness, dignityAbstract
This article presents a normative account of how family law classifications for children born outside marriage affect their right to education. It examines how civil recognition and public documentation influence school enrollment and daily treatment, distinguishing between basic access and "dignified participation." The author argues that administrative routines often expose sensitive family backgrounds, leading to social labeling and humiliation. To counter this, a three-pillar framework is proposed: identity recognition, which views the child as an independent rights holder; procedural fairness, ensuring clear and non-arbitrary enrollment; and dignity protection, which prioritizes privacy and the prevention of harassment. The article concludes that education providers must remain morally neutral, limit data collection to essential needs, and establish confidential complaint pathways. Ultimately, achieving equal educational enjoyment requires aligning school governance with practices that shield children from the legal and social stigmas associated with their birth status, ensuring they are protected from humiliation and unequal treatment.
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