Gender Roles in somali Culture
Somali society is structured on clan-based social organs, with male clan leaders wielding greater traditional authority than that of the national government.
Men still consider themselves as the head of the family. They believe that family members, including spouses are nothing but possessions. Men have gained almost unlimited control over socio-economic, political and cultural powers within the Somalia state of affairs.
Women in Somalia tend to have an education and more independence, than they would have in other Muslim societies. Somali society gender rights have yet to materialize. Women still contribute socially, politically, and economically to their communities and regions. Most of the efforts are done in silence and behind closed doors.
Men where trousers or a flowing sarong-like traditional kilt known as macawiis. Women mainly wear long, billowing dress worn over petticoats which are known as direh. Women also wear a headscarf called a hijab. Women can also choose to wear a burqa.