February 18, 2011

Italy's Rampant Sexism

Chiara Ruffa & Rosa Raffaelli, International Herald Tribune

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Italy is a place full of contradictions.

It is a country with quality education but poor career opportunities; extraordinary culture and beauty but poor protection of its artistic and natural treasures.

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TAGGED: Silvio Berlusconi, Italy

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