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Introduction







            The past century has seen the Western countries, particularly
            America and Britain, rise to great prominence. Today, most
            countries look up to the Western world in awe and are eager
            to try and adopt its value system and lifestyle. It is no surprise
            then that the prevalent mood in the Western countries is rapidly
            reflected in other places. One of the most prominent issues has
            been that of women’s role in society. The feminist movement
            has changed the face of the Western society dramatically since
            the late nineteenth century, and has gradually been sweeping
            through the rest of the world as well. However, many of the
            ideals of modern Western life are in sharp contrast with the
            culture and traditions that have been extant for centuries. In
            the eagerness to jump onto the bandwagon and embrace the





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