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What does it mean?
Women should prepare for greater impact by using available religious and literary resources.
In plain terms
Women can do more if they take advantage of the learning tools available to them.
What can you take from it?
Self-preparation and resource utilization expand women's societal impact.

Where it applies

  • career planning
  • community service
  • education

Putting it to work

  • seek available education
  • prepare for broader roles

Questions to consider

  • What tools do we have for growth?
  • How do we prepare for impact?

Another view

It assumes opportunities are equally available to all women.

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