To have more than one wife, a man must receive consent of his wife or wives and must provide equally for each. Roles of Women and Children Women exercise influence in home. Women and men work separately. Actions of women based on law and custom to protect modesty and honor. Women's actions reflect on family reputation.
Women have separate working places.
Dress Most people in rural and urban areas wear traditional Arab clothes. Men wear long cotton garments called a thobe, it also may be covered by a robe, jacket, or cloak. A head covering called a gutra is made out of a cloth and a rope to hold it in place, it is used to keep the sun and wind out of their faces. Most women outside wear a veil to hide their faces. Women also wear a floor length robe called an abaaya.