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Why nations that fail women fail
- Premodern sexist customs are predicted to increase national violence and instability, whereas subjugating women is identified as a primary cause of national failure.
- Nations are expected to become more resilient when women control resources and decision-making, with higher levels of female political participation associated with a reduced risk of conflict relapse.
- Increased female representation in decision-making positions is anticipated to facilitate broader contributions to national development and enhance the legitimacy of women-led revolutions, which are predicted to result in superior governments.
- Regimes confronting diverse movements are expected to be more prone to making concessions, while a 15-year peace process including women is predicted to increase the likelihood of maintaining peace by 35%.
- Patrilineal culture and polygamy are forecast to decline in frequency.
- Raising the mandatory marriage age for girls to 18 is predicted to serve as a critical mechanism for stabilizing countries.
- Policymakers are warned that failing to account for the interests of half the population will hinder the construction of a better world.