The Unexpected Rules and Customs of the Amish Community

Amish Women

Amish women tend to take on the traditionally gendered role of being a homemaker. They are in charge of cooking, cleaning, managing the family, and helping out neighbors. In public, Amish women will follow their husband's lead and be their assistants of sorts.

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