Justified by tradition and religious beliefs, it is accepted that in this culture there is a sexual division of labor which places different demands on men and women (80 -81). All of Hoodfar's informants stated that a woman's primary duty was to "take care of her home, her children, and her husband" (133). At the same time, emphasis is placed on the fact that men should be breadwinners, in addition to being good fathers and husbands (36). These rigid gender roles have a significant impact on the household, affecting where and why women work. Women's participation in the labor market was strongly influenced by their domestic responsibilities, remaining locally in the informal sector where they could easily care for their children (140). Zayanab, one of Hoodfar's informants, said: “By selling soaked beans at the market, I can also take care of my two little boys without having to take them home.