ABSTRACT
This chapter examines more closely the available statistics on gender inequality in the country, supported by relevant qualitative information. It contributes to the general discussion of gender inequalities, to spirit of the Beijing Conference on Women and to strategies for the development of women in Tanzania. It is clear that the less women are represented in decision-making bodies the less of an impact they can make on issues which concern them. The domestic responsibilities of girls include, among others, housekeeping, food processing and preparation, taking care of siblings and learning about family welfare activities. Girls are assigned domestic roles as part of their training to become mothers and wives. The high fertility level among the women in Tanzania is a result of the very low level of contraceptive practice. Women in Tanzania are still male-dominated in various aspects of their reproductive rights. The policy on women's development is the first comprehensive policy ever developed in Tanzania identifying areas of priorities.
