In our country, they do. I don't think humiliation is the goal. Some people just think that today's 14-17 year old kids are not equipped mentally, emotionally or fiscally to raise children. Many have high hopes for their daughters to go on and get a higher education and have a chance to explore the world before taking on the responsibility of raising a family. I think it is done in France because the government is financially responsible for any new citizens and it's more of a cost savings than a privacy issue.
Men wielding power over woman is an issue in and of itself.
Abortion legislation is yet another example of this oppression. It does make the abortion discussion more complicated because many treat the two as the same issue. I was watching the Discovery channel and medicine in the 20th century. An unborn child required surgery. I also have to say watching my children's ultra-sound images removed a lot of doubt.