The post that was quoted here has been removedOriginally posted by Duchess64
"China has a 100 rating in education" (for women). In China (as was the case in the USSR) there seems to be significantly less prejudice than in the USA against women pursuing careers (such as in science or engineering) requiring significant mathematical study.... In the USA, a mathematics professor said that, when she was growing up in the USSR, she had been universally respected, if not admired, for taking a serious interest in mathematics and being very good at it.... Hitler, who preferred that German women adhere to traditional domestic roles, might have won his war in the East."
The Best and Worst Places for Women
"Newsweek/The Daily Beast analyzed dozens of data points for 165 countries to determine which countries offer women the most expansive rights and the best quality of life.
8. USA 89.8
23. China 84.4
30. Germany 83.4
60. USSR 75.9"
http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2011/09/20/best-and-worst-countries-for-women-the-full-list.html
The post that was quoted here has been removed"How about adding this one to the list?" Duchess64
D64, abortion first or second or third term involves three parties: the mother; the state; and a viable fetus. Slightly different realm of social discourse than civility, etiquette and manners. Perhaps you could start a thread in the Spirituality Forum.