This article argues that in spite of a burgeoning international feminist movement, a methodology for comparing women's rights that takes into consideration cultural difference has not yet been developed. The author proposes a methodology for comparing the legal rights, status and experiences of women from different cultures, using critical race feminism. The article sets out a three-step process for deriving meaningful comparisons and contrasts on how laws affect women. These methods are aimed at widening traditional analytical perspectives, while minimizing ethnocentricity.