When will Labour learn that you cannot build Jerusalem in Brussels.
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The battle for women's rights has been largely won.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Women have made significant progress in achieving their rights, but the struggle continues in some aspects.
Margaret Thatcher's quote highlights the significant strides that have been made in the fight for women's rights, suggesting that many key battles have been successfully fought and won. However, it also subtly acknowledges that there is still work to be done in the ongoing quest for equality and justice in various areas where women's rights are concerned.
Themes
WomenRightsEqualityProgressChange
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about gender equality, one might say, 'As Margaret Thatcher noted, the battle for women's rights has been largely won.'
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