As mentioned earlier, many Haitians practice Catholicism and the Voo doo religion and are very devoted to both. Family structure consists mostly of extended relatives and gender roles amongst family members are very traditional. “In urban areas, the father, if present in the homes, is head of the household and responsible for earning an income. Mothers are responsible for cooking, cleaning, and teaching their children religion and morality” (bricefoundation). Rural women are sometimes considered to be stifled in comparison to their male counterparts. Urban women enjoy a higher degree of regard and can be equated to the status of women in more advanced countries. Therefore, businesses should be aware of these cultural norms when conducting
As mentioned earlier, many Haitians practice Catholicism and the Voo doo religion and are very devoted to both. Family structure consists mostly of extended relatives and gender roles amongst family members are very traditional. “In urban areas, the father, if present in the homes, is head of the household and responsible for earning an income. Mothers are responsible for cooking, cleaning, and teaching their children religion and morality” (bricefoundation). Rural women are sometimes considered to be stifled in comparison to their male counterparts. Urban women enjoy a higher degree of regard and can be equated to the status of women in more advanced countries. Therefore, businesses should be aware of these cultural norms when conducting