The Gaining of Power

Traditional beliefs of women being weaker than men has made women live under the control of men for centuries. In the past, women's activities are quite restricted. Some of them were not allowed to go to school or even wandered on the street. But now the situation has been improved, women are actively gaining respect from various aspects, which is due to the allowance of education for women. According to New Internationalist , cabinet positions that are held by women currently increased from 3% in 1987 to 6%. And of the 24 female heads of state in this century, half have been elected sinc…