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 Women are starting to have a larger impact in the economy in Mozambique. Today, women make up 52% of the workforce in Mozambique. They play a key role in agriculture and rural development. Since the country is in transition from socialism to capitalism, which means more job opportunities for men AND women. Switching to capitalism and giving women equal rights as men will ultimately boost the economy. As of now, the transition has only benefitted a few people in the business industry and government. However the country is still struggling to develop its agriculture and industries to overcome the poverty its people live in.  Also, 29% of homes in Mozambique are run by the women because of wars within the country. Since many women are taking care of their homes alone, their families are more likely to live in poverty. Even though women are gaining more rights, many of them have not attended any form of school and are illiterate. Its not only women who do not attend school, a fair amount of men have not either. Women are moving up in the ranks in Mozambique, but until the economy has fully transferred to capitalism and more jobs for women are offered, they will still just be field workers and house wives.

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