# Patriarchal Norms Persist in Nepal Despite Men's Migration

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| Topic | Women of Nepal |
| Published | 2026-10-14T11:15:00.000Z |
| Language | en (governing) |
| Original publisher | https://english.onlinekhabar.com/men-leave-patriarchy-women.html |

## Summary

A recent discussion among community members highlighted the complex dynamics surrounding women whose husbands have migrated to the Gulf for work. While the absence of male authority figures has brought financial stability, it has also led to concerns about the perpetuation of patriarchal norms. Women in these situations are often subject to differing expectations and social pressures, underscoring the need for a nuanced understanding of the impact of migration on Nepal's social structures.

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## Other languages

- en: https://women.givenepal.org/p/when-men-leave-patriarchy-stays.md?lang=en
- es: https://women.givenepal.org/p/when-men-leave-patriarchy-stays.md?lang=es
- zh: https://women.givenepal.org/p/when-men-leave-patriarchy-stays.md?lang=zh
- hi: https://women.givenepal.org/p/when-men-leave-patriarchy-stays.md?lang=hi
- ar: https://women.givenepal.org/p/when-men-leave-patriarchy-stays.md?lang=ar

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