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The role of

women in the
past and
nowadays

Rafaela Araujo, Maria Eduarda Pires, Julia Mendes


In the past... Second Class Citizens

Did not study

Few rights in law

Mother

Wife

Passive, gentle and caring


Pride and Prejudice

Marriage Acomplished Lady Rise in Social Status


Mrs. Bennet wanted Elizabeth to Belonged in the home as a wife Miss Bingley wanted to marry Mr
marry her cousin; and mother; Darcy;
Charlotte Lucas marriage with Mr Entertainment The eldest Bennet sisters both
Collins married into a higher social class
Nowadays...

Families are no more male-dominated Independency


domestic violence and mental torcher related can now raise their voice
to dowry. women are allowed at the workplace.
sexual abuse and equality can handle both personal and public affairs
get to decide when, at what age and if they efficiently
want children

Women's Empowerment
educated, healthy and empowered women
and girls are agents of change
opportunities
stronger world
Women
Empowerm ent
2001

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