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London, U.K. (AHN) - The washing machine, more than the contraceptive pill and the right to work, liberated women in the 20th century by relieving them from the hard work of household chores, the Vatican's official newspaper has said.
The L'Osservatore Romano was citing the Holy See's answer to the question "What contributed most to the emancipation of Western women?" as part of the newspaper's feature article marking the International Women's Day on Sunday.
Vatican: Washing Machine Liberated Women In 20th Century | AHN | March 11, 2009 (http://www.allheadlinenews.com/articles/7014357179 - broken link)