DAR ES SALAAM, March 4 -- Quote – When something is broken, you fix it, you do not throw it away (1950).

A PICTURE worth a thousand words – There is a painting that circulated widely when the world was deeply engaged in conversations about gender roles.

It portrays an African family of a husband, his wife, and their two young children walking home after a long day working on their farm.

The mother carries a heavy load: one child strapped to her back, firewood balanced on her head, and the older child held firmly by the hand.

She carefully steadies the firewood with one hand while also gripping a small lunch bag that a few hours ago carried the familys meal. Her posture speaks of strength, endurance, and quiet responsibilit...