Oxford Advanced Learners’ Dictionary defines independence as the freedom to organize your own life, make your own decisions etc., without needing help from other people.
Studies have shown over time that women are more likely to be dependent on others than men are, and often have more difficulty establishing their independence. However, this does not portend weakness in women, rather, it means there was something in their background that was not balanced as it should have been.

According to Maggie Scarf in her book ‘Unfinished Business: Pressure Points in the Lives of Women...

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