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58Sunliner

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15. In many countries, men have more power and women have fewer rights and less status.

Reply to soldierant (Reply #10)

Thu Oct 2, 2025, 12:44 AM

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I am reminded of the caste system in India, and the prejudice of color in some SA countries. Also in Australia against the natives, as well as native Indians in the US and Canada.

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