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What does it mean?
Women possess significant influence and should set high standards for the world.
In plain terms
Women have power and should set high standards for society.
What can you take from it?
Women's influence should drive high societal standards.

Where it applies

  • advocacy
  • education
  • policy making

Putting it to work

  • raise standards
  • mentor others
  • lead by example

Questions to consider

  • What standards do you set for yourself?
  • How can women amplify their influence?

Another view

Assumes women share unified goals and values.

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