The concept of "family" is also of particular importance for indigenous inhabitants. As a rule, a family consists of representatives of several generations, who continue living together and have a shared household. The oldest man is considered the main member of the family. In future he will transfer this duty to his sons. According to a tradition the youngest son must continue living in his parents' house even after making his own family in order to help parents and care for them.
One of common misconceptions is that local women have absolutely no rights and are all obliged to obey their husbands. In fact, in large modern cities this type of relationship has lost its relevance long ago. However, after marriage family becomes the primary responsibility for many women. They care for home and raise children. The only unchanged custom that has not lost its significance is a ban on public expression of relationship between man and woman. Even legitimate wife and husband cannot walk in the street holding their hands. Such behavior is not customary due to religious reasons. Some restrictions apply to the look of women and their clothes in particular.
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