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What does it mean?
Pioneering women ministers faced unimaginable opposition, but now women serve as ministers across the country.
In plain terms
Women ministers faced ridicule but now serve widely.
What can you take from it?
Pioneers pave the way for future generations.

Where it applies

  • religious leadership
  • career barriers
  • social change

Putting it to work

  • support women leaders
  • break professional barriers

Questions to consider

  • What did pioneers sacrifice for today's gains?
  • How much progress remains?

Another view

Progress in one area does not guarantee equality in all fields.

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