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“The evidence is clear: The best predictor of a state’s stability is how its women are treated.” 

 

This article, based on the research derived from the Woman Stats Project (http://womanstats.org/ ), outlines clearly the political significance of cultural values.  Discussion questions: Why would the levels of gender empowerment be a factor in state stability?  What connections are there between cultural and political institutions within a state.     

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