Male backlash is frequently the chief obstacle to such change. Dien Bien Phu were often accepted instead by their husbands. In Bangladesh, men are angrily questioning why aid is gender-targeted. He also becomes antagonistic when his wife gets the loan, as he thinks he's being humiliated. Over time, Yunus says, male attitudes are changing.
Most marital problems emanate from money problems.
They see that they're benefiting. It's an important part of the social transformation that is pivotal to dealing with poverty. Reprinted by permission.