As long as outmoded ways of thinking prevent women from making a meani…

Nelson Mandela
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As long as outmoded ways of thinking prevent women from making a meaningful contribution to society, progress will be slow. As long as the nation refuses to acknowledge the equal role of more than half of itself, it is doomed to failure. ✨ The ultimate male feminist? 5 things Nelson Mandela did for women by Tara Kelly, www.cnn.com. December 8, 2013.
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