anted more traditional roles for Yemeni women(n1). Consequently n the southern areas of Yemen women can commonly be seen wearing a brightly colored head scarf and lipstick and in the northern areas of Yemen women typically wear a burka . In the beginning when the two countries unified, the constitution guaranteed equal rights on the basis of gender. However the current constitution (passed after a referendum) says that Islam is the state religion, the main source of legislation is the shari'a, that all citizens are equal before th!
             e law, they are equal in public rights and duties, there shall be no discrimination between th
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