For centuries, women were deprived of financial independence, freedom, and education; denied the opportunity to be active participants in their families’ economic and business affairs, something that is sadly still a reality in parts of the world today. However, the 20th century saw massive changes to our societies and cultures that started to move the dial towards necessary change, and the 21st century has further shifted from voices seeking change to voices demanding and implementing change. 

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