Before 1960, it was rare for women to become heads of state. What is the most likely reason that it became more common after 1960? Britain was always a leader in modeling positive changes in the world. After 1960, the world saw more democracies being established. The influence of men in government was at an all-time low. Progress in gender equality was finally taking root in many parts of the world.

The Women's Liberation Movement was the principal factor for this in the 60s. Women demanded equal rights, as men had, for themselves. They started going to universities and graduating, thus specializing in different fields. They started getting interested in politics, and were candidates for important positions in the government. The most famous one was Indira Gandhi, the Prime Minister of India. In the past, women were only examined by male doctors. Today, the situation has reversed, Men are examined by female doctors, a fact unimaginable 30 years ago.