Like most poor women in African nations, the majority of Maasai women in Kenya are destined to live a life of poverty and cultural oppression. Just one generation ago, less than 20 percent of Maasai women in Kenya enrolled in school.

The Maasai society and culture are defined by their gender roles as much importance is given to them. While there are some gender roles that have stayed the same for hundreds of years, modern...

The Maasai believe that female genital mutilation is necessary and Maasai men may reject any woman who has not undergone it as either not marriageable or worthy of a much-reduced bride price. In Eastern Africa, uncircumcised women, even highly educated members of parliament like Linah Kilimo , can be accused of not being mature enough to be ...

Unlike the men, Maasai women comprise just two age sets; from birth to around 16 and from around 17 onwards. Unfortunately, in traditional Maasai society, women are not entirely free in their life choices.

2015年11月12日 · There are 15 women in Lekisamba's boma, and yet only four of them earn an income. Out of these four, only two sell at markets: Lekisamba and Laamo. They are a two-hour walk from the closest, once-a-week market and must travel by bus, often with expensive fees, to reach the next closest market.

2016年10月13日 · The Maasai in northern Tanzania have the highest rates of child marriage, female genital mutilation (FGM), illiteracy and poverty among women in the country. With literacy, entrepreneurship skills and trainings on land rights, women have acquired land for the first time and set up cross-border trade.

2024年9月11日 · Maasai women are strong, resilient, and capable, but they face significant challenges that require our support. By coming together to promote education, end harmful practices, and empower women economically, we can help Maasai women build better lives for themselves and their communities.

Maasai Women Development Organization (MWEDO) is a non-governmental women-led organization established in the year 2000. MWEDO empowers women to enhance sustainable equitable and human development for Maasai women through access to Education, Women Economic Empowerment and maternal health and HIV/AIDS education.

2020年8月13日 · Traditionally, Maasai women never pursued an occupation outside of the family. While their husbands went off to work, the women were responsible for household chores; milking cows, fetching water, and collecting firewood, as well as raising the children.

2024年8月5日 · A new paper in the Journal of Rural Studies reveals that newer livelihood activities are providing Maasai women more access to decision-making in households.