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/^t/A great number of modern women still set home and family at the first place, but their duties in this field slightly differ from those women had in the past. Some time ago home was the only proper place for a woman. Rising children and running a house were her only responsibilities. Making important decisions about family belonged to a man. He was woman's only master whose commands she has to obey. Today woman in contrast to those from the past are not confined to a home any more. They are not only nice knick-knacks with no voice. They has right to decide about themselves and their families. Moreover, they know how to subordinate men who seem to like this more than anyone could expect.