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This 3 page paper takes a look at gender differences in this nation. Several aspects are discussed, including the ratio of males to females, citizenship and religion. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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each year. Between ages 15 and 64, there are 1.13 males (2002, p.PG) to females. This is somewhat larger than births and one has to wonder what happens to the
females to render the percentage slightly more as the males and females grow older. Are they neglected? Murdered? Do they leave the country? Of course, the numbers are not significantly
altered but one has to wonder why in this country do males outnumber females and why does that percentage change to favor male dominance as the population grows older. While
in Brunei there is obvious sexism, the religious makeup of the nation helps to explain this. The official religion is Islam and 67% (" Brunei," 2002, p.PG) of the
populous are thought to actively practice the religion. Ten percent are thought to be practicing Christians (2002). Christianity by some has been deemed sexist as well. Although there are factions
that allow female preachers for example, there are Christian sects which are actively against female leadership. In Brunei, there are no women in the armed services, at least in combat
("Brunei," 2002). Women do serve in a variety of capacities in the armed forces though ("Brunei," 1998). However, they will never see military action. This to some extent mimics ideals
around the world where women are protected from active combat. In the United States for example, there has never been a draft where women have been included. Yet, while to
some degree the military is similar to that of other countries, in the civilian world, gender plays a significant role in government and daily life. In accordance with
the Muslim book the Koran, women are not given equal status with men in many areas ("Brunei," 1998). For example, in divorce and child custody issues as well as inheritance,
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