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Surfing the Net With Kids: history of women’s rights

By Barbara Feldman

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  March 02, 2012

Although it is easy to take women’s modern day rights for granted, women have not always had the right to vote and own property. In fact, in some countries, women are still considered to be their husband’s property, and have very few rights on their own. This week’s roundup of sites explores the history of women’s rights, the progress women have made, and the advantages society gets from their contributions.

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