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A) the rise of women in global politics
Margaret Thatcher, Indira Gandhi, and Golda Meir represent the rise of women in global politics. They were all significant female leaders who served as Prime Ministers of their respective countries.
1. Margaret Thatcher was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1979 to 1990. She was the first woman to hold this position in the UK and the longest-serving British Prime Minister of the 20th century.
2. Indira Gandhi was the Prime Minister of India from 1966 to 1977 and then again from 1980 until her assassination in 1984. She was the first and, to date, the only female Prime Minister of India.
3. Golda Meir was the Prime Minister of Israel from 1969 to 1974. She was Israel's first and the world's third woman to hold such an office.
These three leaders played significant roles in shaping the political landscape of their respective countries and demonstrated that women can excel in top political positions, breaking traditional gender barriers in global politics.