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Asia: South-East Asia's Women Hold High Office in Business and Politics, But They Face Challenges From Growing Conservatism

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Asia: South-East Asia's Women Hold High Office in Business and Politics, But They Face Challenges From Growing Conservatism

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Women in south-east Asia, especially in the Muslim countries of Malaysia and Indonesia, are facing the challenges of both modernisation and growing conservatism. Though many women are highly educated and hold public office, including cabinet posts, in both countries, they continue to face attempts to limit their personal lives.
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Women in south-east Asia, especially in the Muslim countries of Malaysia and Indonesia, are facing the challenges of both modernisation and growing conservatism. Though many women are highly educated and hold public office, including cabinet posts, in both countries, they continue to face attempts to limit their personal lives.
To read the full article, please visit the News States Man's Website.

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