How Have Women's Lives Changed by the Late Twentieth and Early

question 17

Essay

How have women's lives changed by the late twentieth and early twenty-first century? What gains have they made? What obstacles still exist? In what countries have women seen the greatest gains, and which countries have been slower to change?

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Definitions:

Domestic Surplus

The extra quantity of a good that producers are willing to supply over what is demanded by domestic consumers, often measured when analyzing the impact of international trade.

Tariffs

Taxes on imported goods, implemented by a government to protect domestic industries from foreign competition or to generate revenue.

Textiles

Materials made from fibers, filaments, threads, or yarns, suitable for use in the production of fabrics and other goods.

Price Of Labor

Refers to the wage rate, or the amount of compensation workers receive in exchange for their labor.