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Developing countries have witnessed enormous changes in their societies, and the most fascinating one, no doubt, is the ever increasing involvement of women in education and employment. More and more women in these countries are entering university, getting higher education degrees, and going out to work. They are no longer content with staying at home, in the sole role of a housewife. This dramatic change will greatly affect the socio-economic picture of these countries.

With more women going out to work, the financial burden of the male ‘breadwinners' in the family will be reduced. However, along with this, they will no longer be the dominant figures, the sole decision-makers, and will learn to share the housework. This change will certainly be advantageous for children. They will get more affection and care from their fathers. They will also learn to be more independent since both parents will work.

The service sector will therefore be the first to be challenged. There will be greater demand for child-care provision, convenience foods, housework services, and aft er-school activities and tutoring services. With higher education and more money to spend, people will be expecting better quality services and higher living standards. This, consequently, will help develop the countries' economy.