... to women's roles in households. In Islamic nations women hold a domestic and submissive role in the house; however, this is due to an underdeveloped society and not the religion of Islam. Just as in America when our nation was first developing, women did not work or involve themselves in ... the household decisions; however, as our nation has evolved women have gained a more equal role in the household. In Islamic countries they have not yet reached that equilibrium between the genders that our country has achieved. Polygamy in Islam is rare. It is accepted; however, ... drive are impo...

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• Grade Level: High School

... Mexico. Mexico is the world's 13th largest economy and is ranked 48th in terms of gender development This is way below the average of highly industrialized countries. 25 years ago, only one of five Mexican women worked outside the home, compared to one of three today. The article discusses how today a ... with Canada and the United States in the North American Free Trade Agreement. Since then, there have been many protests from sectors complaining trade between countries with such enormous differences has hurt them. According to the article women have been hit the hardest. NAFTA had opene...

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