- In the rural areas, a woman’s role is generally taking care of the home, cooking, etc. However, some women have employment and many work in the fields more often than men.
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In the urban areas, more women tend to work but many still stay at home and take care of the family. The further from the capital, the more traditional the roles are.
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Women are not seen drinking in public as frequently as men.
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Women usually cover their thighs as the thigh is seen by many as a very private part of the female body.
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It is often expected that foreign women will behave differently.
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In general, women have little say when it comes to reproductive rights. HIV is a big problem throughout the country, but it’s not common for Mozambicans to use condoms.
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Condom negotiation is a huge women’s rights topic because traditionally when it comes to sex, it is not acceptable for a woman to deny the husband or ask any questions. If he’s been sleeping around and is sick she is still expected to have sex with him and possibly become infected.
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