The Lakou System: A Cultural, Ecological Analysis of Mothering in Rural Haiti
“Fam se poto mitan” (women are the center post) is a well-known Haitian proverb that highlights the central role women play not only in Haitian commerce, but also within Haitian families. In Haiti, 70% of rural households are headed by women, despite a history of embedded male dominance.
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The Lakou System: A Cultural, Ecological Analysis of Mothering in Rural Haiti