Tanzanian Women

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This paper looks at the poverty and violence faced by women in Tanzania. The paper discusses some of the causes of the poverty and what is being done to relieve it. The paper also looks at what Tanzanian women must do to overcome their situation. In addition, the paper discusses gender issues, the prevalence of violence against women and other major problems facing the women of Tanzania.

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"In Tanzania poverty is widespread and society remains traditionalist with respect to gender issues even though women's rights are protected by law. Violence against women is widespread and traditional customs that subordinate women remain strong in both urban and rural areas. Women may be punished by their husbands for not bearing children and wife-beating occurs at all levels of society. Many women are killed by their husbands and others commit suicide because of the brutality. Women in refugee camps suffer rape and a high degree of sexual abuse."

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