Tuesday, May 29, 2012

Europe - Voice of America: Women's Rights Activists Encouraged by New French President

Europe - Voice of America
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Women's Rights Activists Encouraged by New French President
May 29th 2012, 18:32

PARIS - 2012 may mark the year of woman's rights in France. Newly elected president Francois Hollande has ushered in the country's first gender-balanced cabinet.  His partner, journalist Valerie Trierweiler, is the country's first unmarried "first lady."  And earlier this year, the government scrapped the honorific "Mademoiselle" - or "Miss" - from its official documents in favor of the more equalizing "Madame."  But are these ...

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