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The role of women across the Asia-Pacific is constantly changing. From Australia seeing its first female Australian Prime Minster this year to the plight of high-profile political prisoner Aung San Suu Kyi in Burma, women continue to make their mark (and headlines) around the region. We take a look at a selection of countries—from Afghanistan to Vietnam—and the position of some of the women in them.
While in ancient times, women and men in India were given equal status, the Middle Ages saw gender become a divisive factor in the country, with women becoming largely subordinate to men. But in modern India, women are working towards equality once more. Many are taking on leadership positions—the current President of India, Pratibah Patil (pictured), is female. But there’s still much to do.
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