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Before 1960, it was rare for women to become heads of state. What is the most likely reason that it became more common after 1960?
Britain was always a leader in modeling positive changes in the world.
After 1960, the world saw more democracies being established.
The influence of men in government was at an all-time low.
Progress in gender equality was finally taking root in many parts of the world.
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Progress in gender equality was finally taking root in many parts of the world.
Beginning in the 1960s, social movements, legal reforms, expanded educational and employment opportunities for women, and changing cultural norms made it more possible for women to rise to top political positions (examples: Sirimavo Bandaranaike 1960, Indira Gandhi 1966, Golda Meir 1969). The other choices are inaccurate or secondary explanations.
Beginning in the 1960s, social movements, legal reforms, expanded educational and employment opportunities for women, and changing cultural norms made it more possible for women to rise to top political positions (examples: Sirimavo Bandaranaike 1960, Indira Gandhi 1966, Golda Meir 1969). The other choices are inaccurate or secondary explanations.
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