In Yemen it is unusual to find a woman working as a salesperson in a large supermarket, grocery or clothing store. But recently, a small number of women have started taking on these jobs, and challenging this society’s traditions, in order to help themselves and their families.
Um Bashir from Taiz, is in her thirties and works in a large supermarket in the Hadda area of Sana’a. She is married with one child and started working as a salesperson six years ago.
“I began working as a salesperson six years ago and I’m very happy with my work,” said Um Bashir.
Source: Yemen Times (Yemen), January 28, 2010
