This book addresses the phenomenon of hereditary inequality faced by women in France due to cultural norms, religious beliefs, and laws that introduce discrimination.

This inequality often results in women receiving a smaller share of the inheritance compared to men. Inheritance laws explicitly favor male heirs over female heirs, leading to an unequal distribution of wealth and property within families.

Traditional practices and customs also play a role in inheritance inequality, with women often being excluded from inheritance altogether or receiving a smaller share than their male siblings. This perpetuates gender inequalities and appears to have long-term consequences for women's economic stability and independence.

The Gender of Capital represents an effort to raise public awareness about women's hereditary inequality and the necessary legal reforms to advance gender equality in inheritance laws.