Congolese Women

- Also honored and revered
- Ancient times were respected and considered equal
- Some even were matriarchal societies
- Catalyst is unclear for being subservient to men
- Factors to consider: 1) Tribal ideology moe widespread 2) Colonization spread new ideas of inequality 3) Spread of religion that viewed God as a male
- Hard to determine whether or not women are treated fairly due to the variety of tribes and customs
- Years of colonization and war have given way to a country plagued by turmoil and conflict.
- Currently, Congolese women and men are suffering systematic rape and abuse as a means of political oppression and control.

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