The customs between women and men also vary between the two countries. The apparel for men and women in both countries is mostly conservative. In Sudan, people can either wear traditional or western clothing (Customs and Traditions of Sudan). The traditional apparel for women is a “thwab” a long garment that wraps around the body and covers most of the body. Men wear a “jalabiya” a loose-fitting, long-sleeved, collarless ankle-length garment, that can be worn with a large scar called “shal” (Customs and Traditions of Sudan).
In Pakistan, women wear “either a burqa (fitted body veil) or a chador (loosely draped cotton cloth used as a head covering and body veil) when they leave their homes” (Pakistan- Men and Women, Gender Relations). A woman’s body should be fully covered in public to preserve her integrity. Men in Pakistan usually wear “the salwar kameez is a traditional dress worn by both men (and women) that is seen frequently on Pakistani streets. It is two garments---the salwar is a loose-fitting trouser, and the kameez is a long-sleeved tunic that extends below the thigh” (What Kind of Clothing Do Men Wear in Pakistan).
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In Pakistan, the reputation of a woman is very significant within the community. A woman’s reputation is a representation of her husband and family. To maintain a respected image women are usually limited in their actions and must follow specific limitations. Pakistani women do not interact with men outside of their household or other men relatives that are not a part of her immediate family to avoid any noxious effects to their reputation. According to the article “Men and Women Gender Relations”, “people consider a woman--and her family--to be shameless if no restrictions are placed on her mobility” (Pakistan-Men and Women, Gender Relations). Once respect has been lost for a women’s image, society treats her with disapproval and see her with