The extended family is important to the Susu. Although good relationships are valued, there are many conflicts with neighbors, especially when dealing with money or property. The Friday meeting at the mosque remains an important social event for most Susu. There is some indication that the young men are perhaps growing disillusioned with both Islam and socialistic ideas. Today, many of them are moving to the cities, where they have been plagued with poverty and idleness.
Formal education follows the French academic system.
In the past, the government attempted to offer education in the local languages but were alarmed at the high rate of illiteracy in French that resulted. Thus, today, instruction is offered only in French. Because of a history of Christianity in the region, the Susu have been somewhat evangelized. Currently, seven missions agencies are working among them. The New Testament is available to them, and there are over 1600 known Susu believers.