the gender roles and its impact on behaviour in fiji
In Fiji, there is a division of gender in labor. Men's activities are mostly with other men and women's are mostly with other women. Women are traditionally expected to be a stay at home mom who does chores around the house and watches the children. She is also expected to be an obedient wife and submissive to her husband in regard to decision making. Unless she is of a really high rank, a woman has little influence & power in her village. Men are expected to be the the head of the family with the more labouristic and higher earning jobs. Fewer women than men receive a high education, however the girls typically do better in school. Rising poverty levels have caused many Fijian women into the lowest rank jobs with the lowest paying wage. Recently, there has been an increase in female headed households and a destruction of the traditional family values. Women are also commonly the victims of domestic abuse suffered under their husbands.
Gender also determines the norms of the Fijian society. Sons are expected to treat their fathers with great respect, and younger brothers submit to their older brother. Daughters are to follow their mother's example of being submissive and obedient to males and doing housework.
Gender also determines the norms of the Fijian society. Sons are expected to treat their fathers with great respect, and younger brothers submit to their older brother. Daughters are to follow their mother's example of being submissive and obedient to males and doing housework.