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CBSE - Civics - Democracy in the Contemporary World

Democracy in the Contemporary World

Short Answer Type

Why were women given voting rights much later than man in most countries? 

1. Women were given voting rights much later than man in most countries because in these countries there were male dominant societies.  

2. They considered women as physically and mentally inferior to men.

3. The conservative nature of the societies was also reason for it.

4. Lack of education and awareness was also responsible for gender discrimination. 

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