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[QUOTE]Originally posted by Monica: [QB] Jamilah, I believe that there is an improvement nowadays, but unfortunately the constantly growth of birthrates in Egypt, makes it impossible to balance women's lives. It is a very critical issue today, reflecting on the economical growth of Egypt. This could certainly be discussed further. Where is Adoula, msjen, Laura, Lori, and all the other interested members? bring some illumination to this please! Monica <IMG SRC="http://www.egyptsearch.com/forums/wink.gif"> (Wishing for more kindness AND more education in this world) [QUOTE]Originally posted by Jamilah: [b]Did you know that... newborn children were not likely to survive their first year. The infant mortality rate was extremely high, possibly around 60-70%, and the mortality rate for women in childbirth was also extremely high. Children then were seen as a special blessing from the gods if they survived their first year. Most men continued to work until they died, the average life span was approximately 30 years of age for a poorer working man. Making it past the age of 40 was seen as a special blessing and those who did so were rewarded. Men were granted a stipend by the government consisting of grain and vegetables each year. Girls lives were much different than boys. Pregnancy was a revered condition in ancient Egypt and even if a girl wasn't married, her pregnancy was celebrated. Women's lives were also relatively short with an average of 30 years for poor women and slightly more for women from richer families. Female retirement was different from men's, however. Women were to be taken care of by their sons. If a women had no sons she was to be taken care of by her daughter and son-in-law, but this was rare and occurred only if the daughter was now part of a wealthier family. It was more likely that these old women would be forced to live as beggars. [/b][/QUOTE] [This message has been edited by Monica (edited 26 November 2003).] [/QB][/QUOTE]
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