Women Violence against women does not appear to be a major problem in this isolated, rural society. Rape is a crime under the law, and the law is enforced when charges are brought to court. The traditional culture in which men are dominant has been an impediment to women taking a more active role in the economy. This is slowly changing, and more women are finding work in unskilled and semiskilled occupations. There are also signs of increased government hiring and promotions to redress this culturally based inequity.
Women have full and equal access to education.
Statistics on the participation of women in the work force and on comparative wages are unavailable. Women have full rights of ownership and inheritance of property. Children Within the limited resources of the Government, adequate expenditures are made for child welfare. If child abuse exists, it is rare and has not become a source of societal concern. There is no evidence or complaint of discrimination in employment, education, or provision of other state services.