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Rwanda is going through a transition when it comes to gender roles; however, it is still a male dominant society. Over the past several years, women have made dramatic gains in equality. In rural areas, women continue their traditional roles in raising children, preparing meals, and working in the fields. However, in
Kigali , it is common to see women at all levels in business and government, and there are policewomen as well.
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In most rural areas women will most likely be housewives. They will be expected to cook, clean, do they laundry and take care of the children, as well as work their land.
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In urban settings it is more likely to find women who work and have a career. Although opportunities are becoming more varied, salaries and room for growth tend to be limited.
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Women have recently received the right to own land.
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The Rwandan Parliament boasts the greatest percentage of women of any parliament in the world. Foreign women are at no particular disadvantage in .
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Activities that tend to be unacceptable for women surround issues of drinking; there is a stigma against women who go to bars (in areas outside of
Kigali ).
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