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/^t/It is supposed to be an enlightened age and women have won their independence years ago. After a long, bitter struggle they now enjoy the same educational opportunities as men in most parts of the world. They have been given a right to vote. They have succeeded in any job you care to name. They have already proved to be as good as men as politicians, soldiers, directors, lawyers, bus-conductors, scientists and presidents. Apart from these achievements men continue to treat them with the old celebrated gallantry: greet them with admiration, kiss their hands, help with their coats, usher into a room, offer flowers and pay compliments. Thus, one may ask, taking all of it into account, how the question if women are still treated as second-class citizens can even be asked?