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1920s: Woolf and other British feminists such as Winifred Holtby and Rebecca West argue vigorously for women's equal opportunity in the professions and public life.
Today: Numerous female politicians, in Britain and elsewhere, have become prime ministers or presidents of their nations.
1920s: The Flapper is the female icon of the day. Her short hair and simply cut, loose dresses announce a new freedom of movement and action.
Today: Fly Girls and Riot Girls strut their stuff. These young women project independence and capability...
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