Uruguay

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This paper begins with a brief history of Uruguay, the smallest country on the South American continent. It then discusses immigration to the country, the history of family life, women's rights and availability of employment and educational opportunities, especially to women. The paper compares rural households to urban ones and discusses certain traditions in rural areas. Finally, the paper looks at leisure activities in the country.

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"Young people in Uruguay have a great deal of freedom when compared to children in other South American countries. Girls in particular have few of the expectations that are put upon girls in Argentina or Brazil. For the most part girls do not need chaperones when they are out on their own. There is an inherent expectation that most women will have some sort of career. Nearly half of the school population in Uruguay is female. (Family Life, Pg 2)"

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