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Women banned from wearing trousers in Paris
Nov 18 2009, Alexis

The rule banning women from dressing like men – namely by wearing trousers - was first introduced in 1800 by Paris’ police chief and has survived repeated attempts to repeal it.

The 1800 rule stipulated than any Parisienne wishing to dress like a...

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In Iran Women Race Ahead, But Still Face Gender Block
Faroogh, Tehran
n Iran, women have made remarkable strides in education in the last decades — 65 percent of college undergraduates are female and 70 percent of graduate students...
Politics & Society, Iran, Iran women
made popular Sep 10 2009
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Selfless Motherhood
Anusha, BANGALORE
Is it really necessary to make a virtue out of a natural role? Last week, I had been to meet my old friend. I was aghast at what she made to herself. When I had last...
Politics & Society, Independent mother, Married women
made popular Apr 17 2009
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Changing status of women in independent India
Somshuvra Mukerjee, Kolkata
The world celebrated International Women’s Day yesterday - 8th March. A question may arise - How far has the status of women changed in modern and post-modern...
Politics & Society, Women status, Gender bias
made popular Mar 10 2009
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An Eye For Half An Eye- Inequality For Women Under The Iranian Islamic Penal Codes
Incognito, Atlanta
There is no equality for women in Islamic states, as much as people want to proclaim there is; particularly under the penal code. A woman is worth half that of a man....
Politics & Society, Gender bias, Women in Islam
made popular Mar 5 2009
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No Respect For Modesty Of Women
ARVIND K.PANDEY, PRAYAG
The growing incidents of rape, molestation and domestic violence have made the women victim of insecurity phobia. Their perennial encounters with lechers and perverts...
Politics & Society, Eve teasing, Sexual Assaults
made popular Feb 19 2009
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Why Religious Fundamentalists And Terrorists of All Stripes Will Ultimately Fail
Me Enki, New York City
There is an unspoken irony to the religious fundamentalist war against toleration today. All religious fundamentalists hate the drug-using, gay and women liberating,...
Politics & Society, Religious fundamentalists, war against toleration
made popular Dec 8 2008
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Woman of today
Sanjana Bose Fogat, New Delhi
When a question comes on us asking, how India treats its women? The answer falls back. A woman is known in India for her culture. And our culture is considered rich,...
Lifestyle, Woman, Man dominated society
made popular Nov 6 2008
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