In 2018, as a single woman, I purchased a home and was legally recognized as the home’s sole owner; along with all of the rights and obligations that come with homeownership.

I also own ranch land in Llano County, an inheritance from my mother and grandmother, who were also legal property owners.

This is possible because I am an American.

Throughout much of the world, women cannot own property or experience the stability that comes with this important right. And the World Bank estimates women in ...