Statistics show that the future for Timorese females is not bright.Timor-Leste is one of 2 Catholic countries in Asia (the other being the Phillipines). The Catholic Church weilds a powerful influence here - from the extremely conservative dress to the prohibition of birth control. The average Timorese female will have 8 children, 3of whom will die in infancy. This country has one of the highest rates of infant mortality in the world. The traditional expectations of the role of women mean that they will marry young, immediately begin having children, and be completely under control of their husbands. Abuse is a huge problem here and, with no marketable skills, most will simply endure. The number of schools is increasing, however, and more girls have the opportunity for a high school education. Few can afford college.
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