plunder and expansion, colonialism and neo-coloni­ alism, racism, apartheid and foreign occupation. For example, women living in the occupied Arab territo­ ries not only were suffering at the sight of the blood of their fathers, husbands and children, but were themselves victims of persecution, torture, imprison­ ment and murder. In some Western developed countries, millions of women still suffered from unemployment, a decline in real incomes, severe forms of exploitation and even starvation, poverty and homelessness. 51. The Nairobi Conference had demanded an immediate end to discrimination against women, an end to the nuclear-arms race, and a free and peaceful future for all humanity. All nations, including the permanent members of the Security Council, should recognize and fulfil their obligations under the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women.'4 11 See Report of the World Conference to Review and Appraise the Achievements of the United Nations Decade for Women: Equality, Development and Peace, Nairobi, 15-26 July 1985 (United Nations publication, Sales No. E.85.1V.IO). 12See Report of the World Conference of the International Women's Year, Mexico City, 19 June-2 July 1975 (United Nations publication, Sales No. E.76.IV.l). 13See Report of the World Conference of the United Nations Decade for Women: Equality, Development and Peace, Copenha­ gen, 14-30 July 1980 (United Nations publication, Sales No. E.80.IV.3 and corrigendum). 14General Assembly resolution 34/180, annex. 52. In socialist societies, equality between men and women was guaranteed by law and by the whole system. An important indicator of women's equal position in society was the exercise of their right to work; women made up one half of the total work­ force. Over 500,000 Soviet women were managers of industrial enterprises and executive officers of agen­ cies, and over half of all working women performed intellectual work. A State system of social security 
**Analysis**
The text discusses various forms of oppression and discrimination faced by women, including colonialism, apartheid, and exploitation. It also highlights the importance of women's rights and equal opportunities in different societies. Given the focus on social and political issues, I hypothesize that the text is more likely to fall under categories related to human rights and social justice.

**Category**
Employment, Education, Humanitarian aid and relief