"Hindu and Muslim attitudes to women are actually very similar". Did I say or imply that? Nope, because I don't usually bring my religion into a discussion.

India has been a lot more progressive about democratic rights for women than other countries.AlI Indian women could vote in 1947 (as soon as India became independent), whereas Swiss women could vote in 1971 (note, that was less than 70 years ago). Black women in the US South could vote in 1965 (a change within your lifetime). Native women in Canada could vote starting in 1960.British ruled Hong Kong Chinese women could vote in 1994. 

India had a female PM in 1966. When asked by Nixon if she would prefer to be called Mrs Gandhi or Madam Prime Minister, she replied Madam Prime Minister. She added that her cabinet colleagues called her "Sir".

Now I won't say women in India are equal. There is a long way to go.But a low caste woman can be a premier of a province there. A minority woman has never ruled a province in the US or Canada.