If a woman is illiterate she cannot find a decent job. If a woman cannot find a decent job she will not get paid well and will be unable to support herself and will be forced to rely on her husband or another male family member for support. Women that have no voice in government are also at a disadvantage to have their problems heard and helped. As one half of the population women have the right to have their voices heard and the same opportunities as men. These opportunities are limited however by the traditional views of women as they are held by the third world.
Women are the domestic family members, the homemakers, and the docile creatures.
Men are seen as possessing the power and control in the society. This view is hard to overtake when a woman is attempting to succeed in a patriarchal society. She must prove herself to be above and beyond any man to be considered for any position that he would hold. Another huge problem concerning women and their development in the third world deals with the issue of the home. Women are a vital factor in running their homes and ensuring that their families are fed, clothed, and educated, yet they don't have control over the family expenses.