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Women in Senegal's educational opportunities are limited. While the majority of Senegalese children attend elementary school, the drop rate for girls remains high to this day. Girls leave school for a wide array of reasons, ranging from poverty to…

Skin lightening products are common, with more than ⅓ of Senegalese women using skin lightening cream. Many of these products are made up of unknown components. In a study, it was found that 75% of women reported adverse effects to skin lightening…

The Senegalese economy is not in a prosperous state in the moment. Poverty is an issue in Senegal as 54% of the population is living under the poverty line. 48% of the population is unemployed. Unemployment is most prevalent among younger people who…

The influence of French colonialism still endures in Senegal. When Senegal was a colony of France, the colonists decided that Senegal would focus on agriculturalism in order to further the French mercantilist policy. Thus, due to the French colonial…

The family plays a very important role in Senegalese society. It influences many aspects in life like dating and culture. Also, family is a source of strength and force. Family is greatly valued. Contrary to western culture, the Senegalese live with…

People are using technology to create new initiatives that support the economy such as online tax collection. Often, only 30% of taxes end up collected due to issues in the process. This lack of funds ultimately harms the country, especially rural…

The structure of the Senegalese Government is French-inspired, for Senegal used to be a French colony. Senegal has a democratic government with a president, prime minister, and representative government as their form of leadership. The length of the…

While different ethnic groups in Senegal generally have their own cuisines, traditional Senegalese meals often consist of rice, corn, or millet covered in a sauce made with vegetables or meat. One popular dish, called yassa, is a dish of chicken and…

The Senegalese flag, which was adopted in 1960, is a tricolor flag consisting of green, yellow, and red, with a green star in the middle. Each color represents a different facet of the country’s beliefs or values, as does the star itself. The green…