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    debate arose concerning whether women should be allowed to receive an education in the universities. This literary and philosophical debate, known as the Querelle de Femmes, eventually evolved into a wider dispute regarding the nature of women and their place in society. Contemporaries believed that women were inferior to men and could be dangerous if not controlled. According to them, a woman’s place was in the home playing the role of wife and mother. However, some women began to push back against these

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    How could the government support women when there is a lack of funding in the education system? Not much money is going directly to the students or teachers. “Based on direct observation in schools, classrooms and of teachers in different countries of the region, the study concluded that Latin American students lose an average of one day of classes weekly due to teachers’ inefficient use of time” (The World Bank). Teachers have to go about their ways to make the class and lecture engaging with the

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    participation is very low in every sector. Women face several obstacles to participating in any sector. Structural barriers through discriminatory laws and institutions still limit women’s options to run for office. Capacity gaps mean women are less likely than men to have the education, contacts and resources needed to become effective leaders. Individual women have overcome these obstacles with great acclaim, and often to UN General Assembly notes, “Women in every part of the world continue to be

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    Outcome/Learning I have been exposed to more feminist and gender theories more than ever before. I wish to work with women and gender issues in my future career as a development professional. I was awestruck at the different ideas that I was exposed to. This study has given me a deeper understanding as to what I wish to pursue later in life. I now know what I am interested in feminist as well as gender theories; at least a basic idea of this has been instilled in me through this study. Apart from

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    During the Victorian Era, the right to a proper education for women was at the forefront of politics. Although England has Queen Victoria in parliament, nevertheless woman face oppression daily on the basis of their gender; primarily through the lack of education they receive throughout their lifetime. The struggle for education causes men and woman to compose multiple types of literary critiques to argue the social structure that currently exists in their society. The main statement made in political

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    Raisa Feliz and Emmett Rafferty Interim Report #3- Health, Education and Women Over the past few decades Brazil has made major improvements to its healthcare system. Before 1988, half of Brazil’s population did not have health care coverage (World Health Organization). This changed when Brazil implemented Unified Health System (Sistema Único de Saúde) which provided universal free healthcare coverage for its citizens. Since its enactment, 75% of Brazil’s population now rely on Sistema Único de

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    countries, like Mexico. One of the main reasons for this decline is said to be the postponement of marriage among young people. Obtaining a higher education could lead young women to remain unmarried in their twenties. Increasing possibilities to achieve a higher education and therefore working in an appealing job has become increasingly attractive to young women. This change in values also contributed to the increase in unmarried singles in their twenties. However, it is also possible that the influence

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    ABSTRACT TITLE: A Study on the Need of Women Education for Socio-Economic Development of Rural Assam Birinchi Choudhury** Without the development the rural areas of Assam, we can never materialize our goal for being developed state by 2010 as declared by the present state govt. For the development of the rural Assam, including male, women education is a must. But women are neglected year after year. The attitude towards women hasn t changed yet. The literary rate shows this fact. According to the

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    ever wondered what women went through back before they had all these rights? Well, women back then were treated very unfairly they were treated with very less respect. Women back then could get little education, they were pretty much servants to men compared to nowadays. Keep reading to read all about what people thought about the women, education, and marriage of women. The Elizabethan Era was an era where women were mistreated and not giving the equal rights that men have. Women are the power of

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    If you are a woman, then these strong women quotes are for you. They are from some of the strongest women in the public eye, and their messages are worthy of every woman's attention! These women know what it takes to be strong women, and while they are already living that strength, they want it for you and every other woman out there, which is why their quotes are so powerful. Their quotes are the truth and the guidelines to becoming stronger in every aspect of life. 1. How To Become A Stronger

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