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Girl carrying Bowls

Like other girls her age, this young Aka villager performs many of the duties of women, including preparing food, getting water, and caring for younger siblings.When girls hit puberty, they assume the responsibilities of adulthood. Although it is changing somewhat, girls still get married (sometimes arranged marriages) in their early teens.

     
 
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