Hear why Neta named her dance group, Women of Group Sacrifice.
the Garífuna
matriarchy.
See a Garífuna mother
farm yucca.
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| Learn how Tina built a business to support her family. | Find out how making casabe is a woman's way of healing. |
Hear why Neta named her dance group, Women of Group Sacrifice. |
Discover how Máxima dedicated her life to the arts. | Listen to Lala, a Garífuna storyteller tell a captivating tale! | Learn more about the Garífuna matriarchy. |
See a Garífuna mother
farm yucca.
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| Garífuna society is matriarchical. The mothers and grandmothers are responsible for educating the children and governing the family. They are also in charge of the farming. Many walk long distances to the fields and carry produce back home in baskets over their heads. Because of the limited opportunities in Garífuna towns, more and more men are leaving in search of work abroad. The women are left behind to take care of the children. If money isn't sent home, many have the double burden of being the breadwinners. Some perform odd-end jobs like washing clothes. Others bake foods such as coconut and cassava bre ad to sell at local markets. A few have managed to set up small businesses such as local stores or take up professions such as teaching. And others find work in the banana fields or maquila factories. The following is a tribute to Garífuna women, whose lives are a daily sacrifice to maintain their families and communities as well as culture and arts. Visit also: Garífuna women, Garífuna World. | ||||||
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