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7 beliefs that can silence women -- and how to unlearn them | Deepa Narayan

11.25.2019 - By TEDPlay

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In India (and many other countries), girls and women still find themselves silenced by traditional rules of politeness and restraint, says social scientist Deepa Narayan. In this frank talk, she identifies seven deeply entrenched norms that reinforce inequality -- and calls on men to help usher in change.

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