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As in Athens, the right to participate was restricted to men, just as it was also in all later democracies and republics
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"As in Athens, the right to participate was restricted to men, just as it was also in all later democracies and republics until the twentieth century"

- Robert A. Dahl

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This quote by Robert A. Dahl is describing the fact that in Athens, the right to join the government was limited to males. This held true in all later freedoms and also republics till the twentieth century. This implies that females were not permitted to take part in the government and were left out from having a say in the decisions that were made. This was a form of discrimination and also inequality that was accepted as well as practiced for centuries. It was not until the twentieth century that females were lastly given the right to join the federal government and have a say in the decisions that were made. This quote serves as a reminder of the progress that has been made in regards to sex equal rights and also the importance of remaining to pursue equality and also justice for all.

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Robert A. Dahl This quote is written / told by Robert A. Dahl somewhere between December 17, 1915 and today. He was a famous Professor from USA. The author also have 5 other quotes.

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