The husband's responsibilities

Table 1.15 shows the functions identified by male and female respondents as the responsibilities of the husband.

Table 1.15 Husband’s responsibilities towards his family (% of total)

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Responsibilities	Rural	Males Urban	Total	Rural	Females Urban	Total
Providing for needs of household	14	26	40	16	4i∙5	57∙5
Fulfilling his (sexual) marital obligations	14	26	40	16	44	60
Sharing in raising the children	18.5	29	7∙5	32 ∙5	40
Protecting the members of his household	14	26	40	16	20	3θ

* Respondents were given more than one option, giving a total of over too per cent.

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