Gains In Women’s Rights Haven't Made Women Happier. Why Is That?

Gains In Women’s Rights Haven't Made Women Happier. Why Is That?
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Women are outliving men in every country in the world, despite facing higher levels of poverty than men, greater odds of encountering sexual violence and many additional, diverse forms of discrimination.

But while women are living longer, it’s unclear whether their wellbeing is showing comparable strides. As women gain political, economic and social freedoms, one would expect that they should feel even more contented relative to men. But this isn’t so.

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