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>>If there is such a thing as a patriarchal society, Senegal is certainly still an example of it.

Quite frankly I lived in the US since 2001, and I just got back from Senegal. I can tell you there is not much of a difference when it comes to freedom of choice for women. However there is definitely social pressure.

Also there is a night-and-day difference between the Capital where 30% of the population lives, and villages deep inside the country.




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